Lemony Lentils With Black Olives - cooking recipe

Ingredients

DRESSING
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
LENTILS
3 cups water
1 cup dried lentils
1/2 cup chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 rosemary sprig
1/2 cup chopped seeded plum tomato
1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olive
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Preparation

To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
To prepare lentils, combine water and next 5 ingredients (water through rosemary) in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain; discard thyme and rosemary. Place lentil mixture in a large bowl; stir in tomato, olives, parsley, and onions. Pour dressing over lentil mixture; toss to coat.