Delicious and Easy Lentils

Don't let the ease of the recipe fool you - it is fabulous! I got this recipe from my mom and it is one of my absolute favorite lentil dishes (I often double it). It can also easily be made into a vegetarian (omit canadian bacon) or vegan (omit the canadian bacon/cheese and use olive oil in place of butter) dish.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  ounces Canadian bacon, diced
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 lb  chopped carrot
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  cups water (or vegetable broth)
• 1  cup lentils (I normally use green)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons marjoram
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Lightly brown the canadian bacon over med heat.
2. Add butter, onion, and carrots and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add water, lentils, salt and herbs. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
4. Uncover and simmer for 5 more minutes.
5. Add the parmesan cheese and serve.