Lentils Braised with Beets & Red Wine – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp (45 mL) butter, divided
• 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) diced beets
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced onions
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced carrots
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced celery
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) green lentils
• 3 cups (750 mL) chicken or vegetable stock
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) red wine
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) Feta cheese, for garnish