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Spicy Red Lentil Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 cups red onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1½ tablespoons berbere spice
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dried, small red lentils
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 4 cups cooked basmati rice

Directions

  1. On medium-high heat, warm a large pot.
  2. Add oil and onions.
  3. Cook till the onions are tender.
  4. Add the ginger and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and berbere spice.
  6. Whisk in the broth, then bring to a simmer.
  7. Rinse lentils, then add to the pot.
  8. Partially cover and cook for 40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
  9. Before serving, stir in salt, sprinkle with cilantro, then serve over rice.

 

NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING
Calories 280 (30 from fat)
Total fat 3.5g
Saturated fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 290mg
Carbohydrate 55g (7g dietary fiber, 4g sugar)
Protein 11g

 

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