curried lentils lentil curry

english version? Click here!  That recipe that is easy and practical to make, loaded with proteins and fibers by the presence of lentils! Lentil is a legume, which, like beans and chickpeas, carry not only a good dose of proteins, but also low glycemic index carbohydrates in their composition! A beautiful combo! To make the lentils more nutritious and avoid gases after eating, I let them soak for 12 hours, as I explain in my Plant-Based Guide. 

recipe:

Stuff

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1.5 curry powder (spicy or slightly spicy)

2 pieces of garlic, small pieces

2 cups finely chopped kale (or any other greens you like)

1/2  Medium chopped or grated onion (optional)

3 medium carrots (about 500g) chopped into small cubes

1 cup raw brown lentils

2.5 cups of water

1 1/2 cup fresh tomato sauce (used basil ready)

Salt to taste 1/2 cup fresh coriander (Cilantro) Fresh (optional)

Instructions:

1. First let the lentils soak for 12 hours and drain the water to soak.
2. Cook the lentils with 2 1/2 cups of water
3. Reserve the cooked lentils aside when ready
4. in a frying pan (use lodge of iron) with medium fire add the oil, onion, garlic and curry. Let it brown.
5. Include carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes!
6. Add the cabbage and mix well another 1 minute. Then add the lentils and tomato sauce and stir for another 5 minutes.
7. Turn off the heat and season with cilantro. Serve over cooked quinoa, rice, crispy bread or vegetables!

curried lentils

This recipe is super easy and practical to make, loaded with proteins and fiber from lentils! lentil is a vegetable that, like beans, chickpeas and peas, carries not only proteins but also low glycemic carbohydrates in its composition! A Beautiful and Tasty Combo! to make the lentils more nutritious and avoided feeling bloated after eating it, i soak them in water for 12 hours, as i explain in my Plant-Based Guide.

Recipe:

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1.5 Tablespoon Curry Powder (Spicy or Slightly Spicy)

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

2 cups finely chopped kale (or any other green you like)

1/2 onion, chopped  (optional)

3 Medium Carrots (about 500g 1/2 lb), minced in small cubes

1 cup raw brown lentils

2.5 CUPS WATER FOR COOKING

1 1/2 Cup Fresh Tomato Sauce (I Used Trader Joe’s Marinara)

salt to taste

1/2 XIC Fresh Cilantro (Optional)

instructions:

First leave the lentil soaking for 12 hours and drain the water.

Cook the lentils with 2 1/2 cups water in medium heat (about 15-20min)

Reserve the cooked lentils on the side when ready

in a heated  Iron Skillet (I Use Lodge) Add the olive oil, onion, garlic and the curry. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes or so.

Include the carrots and cook for another 5 minutes!

add the kale and mix well for another 1 minute. then add the lentils and the tomato sauce and Stir for another 5 minutes.

Turn off the heat and add cilantro on top. Serves Over Rice, Quinoa, Crispy Bread or Vegetables!