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Ingredients
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¼ cup canola oil
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1 large onion, diced
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2 carrots, peeled and diced
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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½ teaspoon white sugar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 fresh chile pepper, minced
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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3 tablespoons curry powder
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2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth, divided
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1 cup lentils
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
Directions
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Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, salt, black pepper, and sugar until onion is a deep brown color, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, chile pepper, ginger, and curry powder. Stir constantly to incorporate, about 5 minutes.
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Increase heat to medium heat and stir 1 can vegetable broth into onion mixture. Scrape up any vegetables or curry powder stuck to the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add lentils and remaining 1 can of vegetable broth; cook until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir cilantro into lentils before serving.
Tips
Although this is a vegetarian dish, pork and lamb may be added when browning the onions. This recipe is delicious with any dried beans including black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans (chickpeas). As a main dish, we serve this over rice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
373 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
45g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 373 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
Sodium 433mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate 45g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 19g | 68% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 15g | 30% |
Vitamin C 36mg | 40% |
Calcium 94mg | 7% |
Iron 6mg | 32% |
Potassium 748mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.