Simple Lentil Salad

This recipe uses Better than Bouillion, a product that I love. It allows you to easily make dilute broth, adding extra flavor but avoiding excess salt. I only buy it at Trader Joe's where it is $2.99 a jar vs. any place else where it is at least $4.

1 cup of brown lentils
1 1/2 cups of water
1/2 teaspoon of Better than Bouillon, chicken flavored
1 garlic clove, smashed

In a sieve under running water rinse lentils, removing any small rocks. In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add lentils, Better than Bouillon and garlic clove. Reduce heat to simmer, cook approximately 20 minutes, covered until the water is absorbed and the lentils are still firm.

Transfer to a serving bowl. Add:
2 tomatoes chopped, including their juices
1/2 cup of chopped parsley
Juice of 2 lemons
Drizzle of olive oil, approximately 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper to taste

Gently stir to combine.

Yields: 3 - 4 servings
Time: 1/2 hour