Hearty Lentil Dahl - Capital Area Food Bank
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Servings: 5

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, & Gluten-Free

Per Serving: 380 Calories | 58g Carbs | 8g Sugar | 13g Fiber | 10g Fat (4g Sat Fat) | 15g Protein | 410g Sodium

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 teaspoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
  • 1½ cups dried lentils or dried split peas, rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth, no salt added
  • 1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk
  • Optional: ½ teaspoons of coriander and/or turmeric, bay lea

Instructions

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, tomato paste, curry powder, cumin, salt and optional spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
  2. Add diced tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down.
  3. Add lentils, broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until desired consistency and lentils are soft, about 20-30 minutes. Serve with brown rice or naan.

Ingredient Swap: If you don’t have lentils on hand, try any other type of bean!

Nutrition Boost: Add your favorite fresh, frozen or canned veggies and/or chickpeas for added nutrients.

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