Spicy Curried Lentils

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 171.9
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 613.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.9 g
  • Protein: 9.2 g

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Introduction

These curried lentils are a hearty, healthy winter meal full of warming spices and vegetables. These curried lentils are a hearty, healthy winter meal full of warming spices and vegetables.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 tbsp chopped Shallots
    1 can (6 oz) Tomato Paste
    1 pepper Jalapeno Peppers
    4 slices (1" dia) Ginger Root
    2 clove Garlic
    2 tsp Cumin seed
    2 tsp Coriander seed
    2 cup Vegetable Broth
    1.75 cup Coconut milk (light)
    1.5 cup Lentils
    3 cup Califlower (RAW)
    1.0 cup Peas, frozen
    1 tbsp Lime Juice, juice of 1 lime

Directions

In food processor, pulse shallots, tomato paste, jalapeņo, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper until mostly smooth; transfer to 7- to 8-quart slow cooker bowl.
To same slow cooker bowl, add broth, lentils, coconut milk, and 1 cup water, stirring to combine. Place cauliflower on top. Replace lid and cook on high 5 hours or on low 8 hours or until lentils are tender.
Into slow cooker bowl, stir peas, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BPIERCE86.