Red Lentil Curry

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 tbsp curry paste
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp white sugar*
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 14.25-ounce can tomato puree

*Suggested substitution: 1/4 tsp stevia powder

Preparation

1. Rinse lentils in cold water until water runs clear, then transfer to a pot with enough water to cover lentils. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, adding water as needed to keep covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
2. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion; saute until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine all spices. Add to caramelized onions and stir. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. Add tomato puree to onion mixture; stir. Remove from heat; stir into cooked lentils.

Nutrition Information per Serving

• 192 Calories
• 2.6 g Fat
• 0 mg Cholesterol
• 572 mg Sodium
• 32.5 g Carbohydrate
• 11.3 g Fiber
• 12.1 g Protein

Source: AllRecipes
Photo credit: misspfui / flickr

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