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Curried Lentils

Yields6 Servings

 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!

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

1 cup

Amount per serving
Calories260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g58%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 140mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 41g15%

Dietary Fiber 9g33%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 18g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.