Lentil Ragout - French Puy lentil side dish

Name: Lentil Ragout - French Puy lentil side dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove (, finely minced); 1/2 onion (, finely diced); 1 carrot (large) (, peeled and finely diced); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 bay leaf (, preferably fresh otherwise dried); 1 thyme sprig; 1 cup puy lentils (French lentils) ((Note 1)); 3 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 tsp salt ((skip if using store bought)); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp parsley (, finely chopped)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Recipe video above. Lentils can be so dull. Trust the French to make them exciting!! Lentil Ragout is a classic French way of cooking lentils. Aromatics are sautéed before simmering Puy Lentils in stock so they absorb the flavour. It's an outstanding side dish that's easy to make, the perfect side for any protein.Or just do as I do and eat a whole bowl of this for lunch!

Updated at: Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:52:06 GMT