Spiced Red Lentil Dhal
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Spiced Red Lentil Dhal
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A rich, hearty dish, this Red Lentil Dhal is great as a main dish! Warming and delicious, and excellent to make ahead, or for a quick weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- salt
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Spices
- 2 teaspoons prepared chili powder
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds whole
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds whole, can sub ground cumin
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Instructions
- Combine spices in a small bowl, and set aside.
- In a large dutch oven, heat the oil over medium high.
- Add the onion, and cook until softened. Add the garlic, and cook a minute longer.
- Add the spices and continue to cook, stirring, for 2 mins.
- Add the bay leaves, lentils and stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Turn the heat down, and simmer, partially covered for about 15-20 minutes.
- Lentils should be tender and the liquid mostly absorbed.
- Remove from heat, and stir in the cilantro.
- Devour.
Notes
- Variations for Red Lentil Dhal:
- Add some extra garlic, and ginger if you want to increase the spicy flavor without the heat.
- Add a bit of cayenne, boost the heat!
- Use brown lentils, or a blend of both red and brown for a different look
Nutrition Information
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Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
567mg
(16%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
715IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
4.8mg
(5%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
5.4mg
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5.4mg | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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