Czech Lentils (Cocka)

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ribs celery, sliced thin
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup green lentils
• 3 cups water
• 5 ounces lean ham, cut into bite-size cubes
• 1 bay leaf
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried marjoram
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    591 calories; 17 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 73 grams carbohydrates; 13 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 36 grams protein; 40 milligrams cholesterol; 1157 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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2 servings as a main dish

Preparation

1. Saute onion, garlic and celery in hot oil in a 4- to 6-quart pot until the onion begins to turn golden.
2. Add lentils and stir to coat well; saute another minute or two.
3. Add water, ham, bay leaf and pepper; rub marjoram between palms of hand and add; cover and simmer for 25 to 35 minutes, until lentils are firm but tender. (If water evaporates before lentils are cooked, add a little more.)
4. Drain any excess water; remove bay leaf. Stir in vinegar and salt.