Braised Celery With Lentils and Garlic

Ingredients for Braised Celery With Lentils and Garlic

• 60ml plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 bunch celery, leaves reserved, stalks sliced 1/2” thick on a diagonal

• 6–8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more

• 120ml dry white wine or dry vermouth

• A small handful hardy herb sprigs (such as rosemary, thyme, and/or sage

• optional)

• 600ml low-sodium beef, chicken, or vegetable broth

• 475ml Big-Batch Marinated Lentils

• 4 large eggs

• Flaky sea salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Crusty bread (for serving

• optional)

Heat 60ml oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high. Add celery and toss to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until celery is very lightly browned, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and toss to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is deep golden brown and celery is tender and golden brown, 5–7 minutes. Mix in 1 teaspoon kosher salt, then add wine and herbs (if using) and stir to combine. Cook until wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil; stir in lentils. Cook until lentils are warmed through and flavours have come together, about 5 minutes. Taste and season with more kosher salt if needed. Fish out herb sprigs if using and discard.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Crack eggs into skillet and cover with a lid (or a baking sheet if you don’t have one), reduce heat to low, and cook just until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.

Divide braised celery mixture among bowls. Top each with an egg and some celery leaves; sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.

Disclaimer

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