Lentils With Carrots

(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.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

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

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!

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