Name: French Lentils with Carrots and Pearl Onions
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 1/4 hr
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10-ounce) packages fresh pearl onions; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 2 cups dried French green lentils (14 ounces), rinsed; 5 cups water; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

The cooking time of lentils varies — the fresher they are, the faster they will cook.

Cooks' note:

Lentils can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat over moderately low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.

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