Stewed Lentils are a delicious vegetarian side dish typically prepared during autumn and winter, especially during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Traditionally, these Pan-Cooked Lentils accompany Cotechino (Italian cooked pork sausage) and Salame Cotto (cooked salami), and according to tradition, eating them on New Year’s Eve brings good luck and prosperity for the coming year!
The Stewed Lentils Recipe is incredibly simple yet captivating in its simplicity: these Vegetarian Stewed Lentils can be served alongside any meat dish or paired with vegetarian mains. Furthermore, these Tomato Lentils can be enjoyed as a main course or used as a sauce. To prepare Perfect Stewed Lentils, you can choose between dried lentils to make Stewed Dried Lentils, fresh lentils for Stewed Fresh Lentils, or canned lentils.
Whichever option you choose, you’ll achieve excellent results by adjusting the recipe according to the type of lentils you select. If using dried lentils, remember to soak them in cold water for at least 2 hours before cooking.
