Yields1 Serving
 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

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

2

2.Rinse lentils.

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

8.Add salt and pepper, to taste.

9

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

Directions

1

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

2

2.Rinse lentils.

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

8.Add salt and pepper, to taste.

9

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

Notes

Curried Lentils