Contrary to what its name suggests, the colour of the «red» lentil is actually closer to orange. It is a smaller and rounder lentil than the more commonly found brown type and falls apart as it cooks. It is rich in proteins, minerals, vitamins A and B.
1 cup | red-orange lentils (dried), rinsed and drained | 190 g | |
1 tbsp | canola oil | 15 mL | |
1 | red onions, finely chopped | 150 g | |
2 cloves | garlic, pressed or minced | ||
1 tbsp | gingerroot, grated | 14 g | |
1/2 tsp | ground cumin | 2 g | |
1/2 tsp | curry powder | 2 g | |
1/2 tsp | ground cinnamon | 2 g | |
1/8 tsp | cayenne pepper | 0.4 g | |
4 cups | vegetable broth | 1 L | |
3/4 cup | canned tomatoes (diced) | 200 g | |
2/3 cup | unsweetened coconut milk [optional] | 170 mL | |
1 1/2 tbsp | lime juice, freshly squeezed | 3/4 lime | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
ground pepper to taste [optional] | |||
3 tbsp | fresh cilantro [optional] | 6 g |
It is not necessary to soak the lentils in advance.
per 1 serving (280 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 140 |
Fat 3 g 4 % |
Saturated
0.3 g
1 % |
Cholesterol 0 mg |
Sodium 70 mg 3 % |
Carbohydrate 22 g 7 % |
Fibre 4 g 17 % |
Sugars 2 g |
Net Carbs 18 g |
Protein 8 g |
Vitamin A 7 % |
Vitamin C 12 % |
Calcium 4 % |
Iron 21 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | 1 |
Fruits | 0 |
Vegetables | ½ |
Meat and Alternatives | 1 |
Fats | 1 ½ |
OK, I make lentil soup in the crock pot all the time, but THIS...THIS was AWESOME. Totally flavorful... I used a hot curry powder and doubled the amount, but otherwise, stuck to the recipe. I used the coconut milk (light) and left out the cilantro, but it was divine. Whoo hoo!
Quick, easy and very flavourful. I'll definitely make this one again!
It was very good. I used the recipe guidelines. I have light curry powder but the other spice makes it just right for me.