Braised Leeks with Lentils, Sunflower seeds and Hazelnuts - Willa Wellness

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry french lentils
• 4-6 leeks, chubbier the better
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter – not vegan
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoons lemon zest
• fresh lemon thyme
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped
• coarse sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper