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.
Course Soup
Cuisine Vegan
Keyword Vegan Food
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour
Servings 2
Calories 314kcal
Ingredients
½poundof green lentilsor 1 large tin canned plain lentils
1onion
1cloveof garlic
2carrots
1tspcumin
1tspturmeric
1can of tomato1 pound
3cupsof vegetable stock
2tbspolive oil
2cupsof Smoked tofuoptional
1pinchof ground black pepper
Instructions
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!
Notes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:Calories 198g | Fats: 3g | Cholesterol 10mg | Total Carbohydrate 32 g | Protein 12g