Cooperative Ham and Lentil Pilaf-ish Dinner

My Bride & I had ham, had lentils, and needed to make dinner. We wanted something more substantial than soup (all the recipes were for soups), something that needs a fork. Serves 3-4.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying things)

1 cup onions, small diced

½ cup celery, small diced

½ cup carrots, small diced

1 cup cooked ham, diced

½ pound pre-steamed lentils

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

Freshly ground black pepper

3 sprigs (1 TBSP) of fresh thyme, chopped

1 spring (2 tsp) of fresh rosemary, chopped

1 sprig (2 tsp) fresh tarragon, chopped

¾ tsp chicken bouillon concentrate, in ½ cup hot water

Heat oil in cast iron frying pan over medium heat. Add veggies and half of the bouillon mix. Stir until the carrots begin to soften, about 5 minutes. 

Add the pre-steamed lentils, the chopped herbs, and the rest of the bouillon mix. Stir until ham is heated through, about five more minutes. Be generous with your pepper. 


Serve with a good pale ale. Enjoy with a German hefeweizen. 




Consider adding a bit of lemon juice to the veggies, and maybe some julienned fresh Kale.