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red lentil dahl over white rice

Quick and Easy Red Lentil Dahl

This red lentil dahl is so rich and flavorful, packed with plant protein and fiber. Enjoy this incredibly easy one-pot meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. This recipe is gluten-free and vegan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1½ cup dry red lentils rinsed and drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz/ 396g size can
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk 13.5 oz/ 383g size can
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Heat up the olive oil in a large pan. Cook the onion until tender. 
  • Add in the garlic, grated ginger and cook until fragrant.
  • Add in the spices - smoked paprika, turmeric, cumin. Cook for about 1 minute.
  • Add in the lentils, diced tomatoes with the juice in the can, coconut milk, vegetable broth and salt. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 -20 minutes over low heat until the lentils are soft. 
  • Stir in the lemon juice at the end. Serve over rice of your choice.

Notes

Nutrient for rice is not included.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 880mgPotassium: 827mgFiber: 16gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 936IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 8mg

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