French Lentils with Roasted Turnips

This was really delicious and so healthy! Mmmm ...

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups French lentils (aka greenish brown lentils)
4 cups water
2 medium sized turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small shallot minced
fresh or dry thyme
coarse salt and black pepper
olive oil

Method:
First, roast the turnips. Preheat oven to 350F. Toss the turnips in a bowl with a bit of olive oil to coat them. Sprinkle a little salt on them (optional). Put them on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake them for about 30 minutes or until they start to brown. Meanwhile, bring the lentils and water to a boil in a pot. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20-30 minutes until the lentils are tender. Drain any excess water and put the lentils in a large serving bowl. Toss with shallot, chopped parsley, lemon juice, a little more olive oil, thyme (to taste), and some salt and pepper (also to taste). Add turnips when they're done. Enjoy!

SERVES 4 - Can be served hot or cold.