Lentils with pear and gorgonzola

Great for a party, a simple dinner or make ahead for lunch and salad topping for the week, its vegetarian (not vegan) and a great source of protein and fiber!
















1# brown or beluga lentils
1 anjou pear, sliced
1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese
8-10 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed from large stems
salt and pepper
olive oil
pomegranate vinegar (red wine vinegar or champagne vinegar also good subs)


1. Cover lentils with water in saucepot, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and let cook until lentils are soft (you may have to add more water)
2. When lentils are done, pour into serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar (approx 1/4 cup each), season with salt and pepper and let cool 15min.
3. Top with pear slices, sprinkle thyme and cheese over top. Drizzle with more olive oil.

ENJOY!!