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Curried Lentils
Curried Lentils

Curried Lentils

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April 17, 2021

  • Yields: 6 servings (1 cup per serving)

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

Directions

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2.Rinse lentils.

3.In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add oil and sauté ginger, onion, carrot, and celery until lightly browned.

4.Add curry powder and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

5.Add lentils and water. Cook on medium-high to bring mixture to a boil.

6.Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

7.Add zucchini and frozen peas. Simmer until zucchini and lentils are soft, about 10 minutes.

8.Add salt and pepper, to taste.

9.Serve warm, alone, or over brown rice. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup
Calories260
Sodium140mg
Iron5mg
Protein18g
Cholesterol0mg
Sugar5g
Total Fat4.5g
Saturated Fat1g
Folate254mcg
Calcium59mg
Percent calories from fat16%
Total Carbohydrates41mg
Dietary Fiber9g