Steamed Lentils With Saffron

From our local radio station

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 11  ounces brown lentils or 11  ounces green lentils
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 3  slices prosciutto, cut in small stripes
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1  teaspoon saffron thread
• 3  cups  vegetable stock
•  salt

Directions

1. Rinse the lentils well.
2. Heat the vegetable stock in a small pot.
3. Meanwhile, in a different medium pot heat the olive oil.
4. Add the onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes, then add the prosciutto and cook for a few more minutes.
5. Add the lentils, cook for another 2-3 minutes, and pour the white wine.
6. Add the saffron and cook until the alcohol has evaporated, 4-5 minutes.
7. Add the stock, salt to taste, and cook over low heat for 50 minutes to 1 hour, covered.
8. Add water or more stock if necessary.