What are the odds? I made a batch last night!
It looked a lot like Sam's, but instead of cooking it down, I tossed boiled & drained lentils into a lime vinaigrette with the finely diced veggies & a strong shot of chipotle powder. I tossed 'til well coated, then threw it in the fridge so I could have cold lentil salad today.
The fresh veggies have a great crunch that compliments the meatiness of the lentils. If I grow a wild hair, I can mix in some leftover turkey, chicken, sausage, or whatever. It even works as a pita filling.
And every spiral sliced ham that enters the house ends in a stock pot for lentil soup. If more meat is needed, I augment with smoked hocks. My version has plenty of pepper, and will warm even the coldest January day.
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