Creamy Red Lentil Puree: Cozy & Delicious!
Red lentil puree: whip up this comforting and flavorful dish in under an hour. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 Large Carrot, peeled and cut into a small dice
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Saute the onions and carrots for 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, curry, cumin and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the lentils, water, salt and tomato puree and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Stir, cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 35 minutes or until creamy and tender.
- Serve with basmati rice for a complete meal.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.