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Red Lentil Dal
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Red Lentil Dal

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner, Others
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil Or other high heat oil, such as coconut oil or canola oil
  • 1 tbsp ginger root grated
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 3 garlic finely minced, cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup broth low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 13.6 oz coconut milk 1 can, full fat (not coconut beverage).
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, salt and spices. Sauté for five minutes, until onion is starting to soften and spices are fragrant.
  2. Add broth and stir, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  3. Add lentils and coconut milk, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft. Taste and add more salt if needed.

Notes

  • Adapted from the 101 Before One Cookbook

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 12317mg (513%) Potassium 807mg (17%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 12317mg 513%
Potassium 807mg 17%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.