Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
31TBS canola oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 piece fresh ginger (2" long), peeled and finely grated Coarse salt 2 tsp curry powder 1 tsp garam masala (optional) 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 26 oz best-quality store-bought tomato sauce 2 cans (20 oz each) cooked lentils, rinsed and drained 2 TBS fresh lime juice (from 1 lime) 1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish (optional) Cooked brown basmati (or other long-grain brown) rice, for serving
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and ginger; season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
Add spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
Add tomato sauce, lentils, and 1 cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; season with salt.
Serve lentil mixture with rice; garnish with more cilantro, if desired.
Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOLLY2977.
Add spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
Add tomato sauce, lentils, and 1 cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; season with salt.
Serve lentil mixture with rice; garnish with more cilantro, if desired.
Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOLLY2977.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 242.9
- Total Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 860.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 42.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 13.7 g
- Protein: 14.6 g
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