Lentils With Carrots | Cooking With Jade The Food and Travel Blog by Chef Jade

Lentils With Carrots

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(Cooking Time: 60 minutes Preparation Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2)

Did you know that lentils can reduce ‘bad cholesterol’ and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease? Iron in lentils and source of B vitamins also provide lots of benefits. I love lentils all the time because they’re cheap, easy to cook and easily match with other foods. This recipe is a great combination of lentils, onions, and carrots which can be served hot or at room temperature, as a main dish or a side.

Carrots

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

  • Amount per Serving
  • Calories 198g
  • Fats: 3g
  • Cholesterol 10mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 32 g
  • Protein 12g
Carrot and onions

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ pound of green lentils (or 1 large tin canned plain lentils)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 can of tomato (1 pound)
  • 3 cups of vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups of Smoked tofu (optional)
  • 1 pinch of ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  • Peel and mince the garlic and onion
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the cumin and turmeric, stir. Add the onion, garlic and carrots cut into rings.
  • Then add the green lentils, tomato pulp and pepper; then, little by little, add the broth and simmer over low heat until the lentils cook and all the broth is absorbed (about 1 hour).
  • You can use a large can of 2 pounds of canned lentils but in this case you add it only at the end of cooking
  • You can add diced smoked tofu for a tastier preparation and an extra portion of protein.
  • Serve and enjoy your dish!
Lentils With Carrots

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ROZ
ROZ
6 months ago

Hello .. . .
Just wanted to thank you for the recipes including lentils as I’ve not been sure about lentils. So now I have directions & am trying to lose some pounds & be healthy as well ! !

Love your blog & keep up the good work. 🤩

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