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creamy red lentils served over rice with diced cucumbers

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Aromatic spices and creamy red lentils served over rice make this healthy and delicious dinner a real winner!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil or coconut oil
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic diced
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger diced
  • 1 15 oz Can Diced Tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Box 32 oz Chicken Broth or vegetable stock for vegetarian option
  • 1.5 Cups Red Lentils rinsed
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Curry
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Heat a pot over medium-high heat and add oil. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and saute for 1 minute.
  • Turn heat down to medium and add spices. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to avoid burning the spices while opening their flavors.
  • Add lentils, tomatoes, and broth and stir to combine.
  • Bring up to simmer and simmer with a lid on for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are creamy and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally while cooking.
  • Serve over rice. Top with diced cucumbers, if desired.