Name: Lentils, Caramelized Onions, and Dried Figs Yogurt Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup petite French green lentils; 1 bay leaf; 2 garlic cloves; Extra virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large red onion (thinly sliced); 4 cups plain whole-milk yogurt; 1 cup dried figs (stemmed and diced); Garnish: chopped flat-leaf parsley

Lentils, Caramelized Onions, and Dried Figs Yogurt Bowl

Yogurt is high in protein, calcium, and probiotics, which is great for your immune system. Combined with lentils and figs you get fiber and more vitamins and minerals.

For best results, use a great quality extra virgin olive oil. We love Colavita!

Lentils, Caramelized Onions, and Dried Figs Yogurt Bowl

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

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Servings

Ingredients

1 cup petite French green lentils
1 bay leaf
2 garlic cloves
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large red onion thinly sliced
4 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
1 cup dried figs stemmed and diced
Garnish: chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Simmer lentils with bay leaf and garlic in 2 cups water in a small saucepan until tender and water has been absorbed. Toss with evoo, salt, and pepper
Heat a medium sauté pan, lightly coated with evoo, over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until dark brown, very soft, and fragrant.
Divided yogurt between serving bowls and arrange lentils, onion, and figs. Garnish with chopped parsley.