Quail with lentils
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This tasty and healthy dish made with legumes and poultry will be ready in just 30–40 minutes. You can serve it with a fresh vegetable salad, pickles, or sauerkraut. To make the lentils richer, be sure to boil them in the broth left over from the quail. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the quail and pat dry with paper towels. Cut in half, opening the carcass like a book.
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Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a cauldron or a high-sided skillet and place the quails skin-side down. Sear until golden brown for about 3-5 minutes, then flip and sear for another 3-5 minutes on the other side.
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Step 4
Pour hot water over the quail, add salt, ground black pepper, and bay leaves to the container. Boil the quail for about 15 minutes.
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Step 5
Rinse the lentils in water several times.
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Step 6
Remove the quail carcass from the broth and add the lentils. Boil for about 15 minutes until the legumes are tender.
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Step 7
As soon as the lentils are ready, turn off the heat and remove the bay leaves.
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Step 8
Place the lentils on a plate, add the boiled poultry, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve the dish warm.