Ingredients for Spicy Curried Lentils And Rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 hot pepper, minced
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- fresh cilantro, for garnish
- hot sauce, for serving (optional)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 small potato, peeled and diced (optional)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- warm multigrain tortillas, for serving (optional)
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How to Make Spicy Curried Lentils And Rice
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Continue to sauté for another 5 minutes, until the onion begins to soften.
- Add the rinsed lentils, rinsed rice, curry powder, and 2 1/2 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the frozen peas. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the peas to heat through.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and salt to taste. Fluff with a fork.
- (Optional) If using potatoes, add them in step 3 along with the onions. If using spinach, stir it in during the last 2 minutes of simmering.
- Transfer the Spicy Curried Lentils and Rice to a serving plate.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy on its own or wrapped in a warm multigrain tortilla!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
2g
Carbs
20g