Dinner, Protein, Sides, Vegetables
April 17, 2021
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
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!