Crostini Di Lenticchie
2 tb Good olive oil 1 md Onion, chopped 2 Ribs celery, chopped 1 sm Carrot, grated 1 Clove garlic, minced 1/2 Red bell pepper, chopped 1 1/2 c Lentils 3 1/2 c Chicken broth 1/4 ts ...
Ingredients
- 2tb good olive oil
- 1md onion, chopped
- 2ribs celery, chopped
- 1sm carrot, grated
- 1Clovegarlic, minced
- 1/2red bell pepper, chopped
- 11/2 c lentils
- 31/2 c chicken broth
Directions
- 1
2 tb Good olive oil 1 md Onion, chopped 2 Ribs celery, chopped 1 sm Carrot, grated 1 Clove garlic, minced 1/2 Red bell pepper, chopped 1 1/2
- 2
Add lentils and broth and bring to a boil
- 3
Reduce heat and add basil, salt, pepper and bay leaf
- 4
Simmer until lentils are very soft, about 50 minutes
- 5
Remove the bay leaf and puree in a food processor until very smooth
- 6
Let cool to room temp
- 7
Mound on lightly toasted Italian bread and sprinkle with Fontina (if you want a little color, a strip of roasted red pepper looks good)
- 8
Run under a preheated broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly