1½ cup brown lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
1 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 tablespoon mild curry powder
4½ cups water or low sodium broth
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
¾cup frozen peas
Salt and pepper, to taste
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1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.
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2.Rinse lentils.
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3.In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add oil and sauté ginger, onion, carrot, and celery until lightly browned.
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4.Add curry powder and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
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5.Add lentils and water. Cook on medium-high to bring mixture to a boil.
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6.Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
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7.Add zucchini and frozen peas. Simmer until zucchini and lentils are soft, about 10 minutes.
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8.Add salt and pepper, to taste.
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9.Serve warm, alone, or over brown rice. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1½ cup brown lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
1 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 tablespoon mild curry powder
4½ cups water or low sodium broth
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
¾cup frozen peas
Salt and pepper, to taste