Red Lentil Coconut Dahl with Quinoa

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 498.0
  • Total Fat: 16.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,778.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 69.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 16.1 g
  • Protein: 20.7 g

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Introduction

A vegan Indian dish that's easy and cheap! A vegan Indian dish that's easy and cheap!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
    1 medium Onions, raw, chopped
    3 tsp Ginger Root, grated
    2 clove Garlic
    1 tsp Cumin, ground
    1 tsp Chili powder
    1 tsp Paprika
    1 tsp Turmeric, ground
    1 tbsp Salt
    2 cup Coconut Milk
    3 cup Red Lentils, dry
    1 cup Quinoa, uncooked

Directions

Soak lentils for about 30 minutes and drain.

Heat oil in large pot to medium high heat. Add onions, garlic, ginger and spices until onions are soft or about 10 minutes. Can add water or chopped tomato if it begins sticking.

Add lentils, coconut milk and 2 cups of water. Cook up to 40 minutes on medium low heat uncovered, stirring occasionally. Add another cup of water if it begins to stick.

Meanwhile cook quinoa with 2 cups water for about 15 minutes.

Service dahl over quinoa for an additional boost of nutrition! This is very versatile and can be served with rice instead, consumed on it's own or served as a side with meat.

Serving Size: Makes about 8 services

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WALDOWADE.