Quick Curried Lentils [Stove, Crockpot, IP]

Name: Quick Curried Lentils [Stove, Crockpot, IP]
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1 medium onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup uncooked brown lentils; 1 tablespoon of curry powder; 3 cups of vegetable broth; ½ teaspoon of cinnamon; 1 (14-ounce) can of diced tomato; 2 large carrots; 2 tablespoons of tomato paste; Salt and pepper; ½ cup of cilantro; Lemon wedges

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 to 6
Calories
271 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Indian, American

Quick Curried Lentils [Stove, Crockpot, IP]

Christopher Rios

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Curried lentils is a flavorful, nutritious, satisfying low-budget, one-pot, meatless meal you can make using a stove, crockpot, or Instant Pot with 8 simple pantry ingredients!

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked brown lentils
1 tablespoon of curry powder
3 cups of vegetable broth
½ teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
1 (14-ounce) can of diced tomato, in their juices
2 large carrots, diced
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup of cilantro, chopped (optional)
Lemon wedges, garnish (optional)

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Instructions

In a large pot with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent and fragrant. Then add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Add the uncooked lentils to the pot and the curry powder. Mix well and cook for 20 seconds constantly mixing. Add the water, cinnamon (if using), diced tomatoes, carrots, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Mix well, cover with a lid and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook undisturbed for 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue to cook until most of the liquid evaporates and the lentils get creamy.
When ready, taste and adjust salt, pepper, and curry levels if needed. Then add the cilantro and mix well. Serve hot.

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Notes

To adjust the consistency: Optionally mash or blend a portion of the lentils and/or increase the amount of liquid used to adjust it.
Temper the spices: Cooking off the curry powder and any additional spices before adding liquid to the pan helps bloom them and improves the dish’s overall flavor.
Season to taste: You can add as much or as little of each as you’d like.
For even better flavor: Leaving the curry to rest for a short while (or making it a day ahead) will provide time for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 819mg (34%) Potassium 941mg (27%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 6800IU (136%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	271kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	819mg	34%
Potassium	941mg	20%
Fiber	18g	72%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	6800IU	136%
Vitamin C	24mg	27%
Calcium	98mg	10%
Iron	6mg	33%