What's For Supper?

 

Lentils...

as ancient as Biblical times, these wonderful little legumes

pack a punch when it comes to plant sources of protein.

One cup of these blessings includes 18 grams of protein!

Lentils also are a good source of fiber, amounting to about 15 grams per cup.

They also are high in iron and calcium, as well as providing an

excellent plant source of folate

(pregnant moms need this and can get it best from plant foods),

Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

 

We enjoy lentils in various ways, from

Italian "Sausage"
to a thickner for stews and soups
to plant based burgers.

 

 

I made them recently in the following delightful dish, and served them over "Chicken Flavored Rice".

Talk about an awesome experience made from

simple foods!

 

This one is a keeper, for sure!

 

Red Curry Lentils

Author and photo credits:

 Pinch of Yum

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Total time: 45 mins

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1½ cups lentils, rinsed and picked over
• ½ large onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• ½ tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• a few good shakes of cayenne pepper
• 1-14 ounce can tomato puree
• ¼ cup coconut milk or cream
• cilantro for garnishing
• rice for serving

Instructions

1. Cook the lentils according to directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute for a few minutes until fragrant and golden. Add all the spices (curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, garlic, ginger) and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce; stir and simmer until smooth.
3. Add the lentils and the cream. Stir to combine and simmer for another 15-20 minutes (the longer, the better)! Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Even better the next day! For a vegan option, sub oil for butter.

 

PS

For faster, more convenient results, you can find bottled

'masala' or curry sauce at your local grocery store.

Make sure you find kinds without any MSG or yeast extracts

for kindest regard to your health.