Lentils and Greens

Just a few shakes of Tabasco sauce over this and it is perfect!

Greens and Lentils

1 pkg ea. ham shanks and pork hocks

1 lg onion

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

5 c mixed greens, chopped

1 c red split lentils

2 qts chicken broth

4 sprigs fresh thyme

2 bay leaves

a few twists of Trader Joe’s South African Smoked Pepper and Everyday Seasoning

Sauté the hocks, onion, and garlic in a little oil.  Add chicken broth and greens. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes. Add lentils, thyme, bay leaves, and seasonings and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove shanks and/or hocks and debone. Add meat back to the pot and serve.

Serve over rice or with crusty bread.