Lemony Yellow Lentils - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 cups yellow lentils
4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon gingerroot, freshly grated
1 lemon, zest of, grated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Garnish
chopped fresh cilantro
lemon wedge

Preparation

In a saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter and add the garlic. Stir and cook until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute.
Add the yellow lentils, stir to coat with the melted butter, then add the broth. Simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender but not too mushy, approximately 20-30 minutes.
The lentils will thicken as they cool down.
Stir in the fresh ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.