Quick Simple Lentils

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 828.0
  • Total Fat: 55.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 115.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 19.7 g
  • Protein: 28.2 g

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Introduction

Tasty simple fast lentil recipe. Tasty simple fast lentil recipe.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    1/2 cup green lentils
    1/2 cup french lentils
    1 onion-chopped
    2 garlic cloves- minced
    2 tsp mustard seeds
    1-2 tsp coriander seed-ground
    1-2 tsp cumin seed - ground
    1 1/2 cups water
    13 oz can of coconut milk
    1 tbsp olive oil
    salt to taste

Tips

This goes great over rice or on its own. You can add a dash of fresh lime juice to it as well.


Directions

First, add the olive oil to a medium sized pan over medium heat. Add the coriander, cumin, and mustard seeds.
When the seeds start 'popping', add in the onion and garlic. Saute until the onions become translucent. Add salt as desired.
Next, add the lentils, water, and can of coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover, stirring occasionally.
Cook for about 30-40 minutes until the lentils are tender.


Serving Size: Makes about 4-5 cups I think

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RUSUNA.