Description
A flavorful lentil dish that combines spices and vegetables for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
- Try adding spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil recipes, healthy lentils, vegetarian meals