Coconut Lentils
If you want to add more gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipes to your recipe box, Coconut Lentils might be a recipe you should try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 367 calories, 18g of protein, and 16g of fat each. For 64 cents per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of turmeric, garlic, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. 1305 people were impressed by this recipe. It works well as a main course. It is brought to you by Budget Bytes. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 97%, which is great. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Coconut Lentils, Coconut Lentils, and Coconut Curried Lentils.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 (15 oz.) can light coconut milk $1.99
1 clove garlic $0.08
1 lb. (2 cups) red lentils $2.39
½ tsp salt $0.02
½ tsp turmeric $0.05
1½ cups water $0.00
Equipment:
pot
Cooking instruction summary:
Place the lentils in a medium pot and gently rinse 2-3 times or until the water runs clear. Drain as much water out after the last rinse as possible.Mince the garlic and add it to the pot along with the salt, turmeric, coconut milk, and 1.5 cups of water. Give it a gentle stir to make sure everything is mixed.Bring the pot up to a boil over medium-high heat (use a lid to make this faster). Once it is boiling, remove the lid and let it boil gently for about 20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. When most of the liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat and let sit for about 5 minutes to continue to absorb. Taste and season with more salt if desired.
Step by step:
1. Place the lentils in a medium pot and gently rinse 2-3 times or until the water runs clear.
2. Drain as much water out after the last rinse as possible.Mince the garlic and add it to the pot along with the salt, turmeric, coconut milk, and 1.5 cups of water. Give it a gentle stir to make sure everything is mixed.Bring the pot up to a boil over medium-high heat (use a lid to make this faster). Once it is boiling, remove the lid and let it boil gently for about 20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. When most of the liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat and let sit for about 5 minutes to continue to absorb. Taste and season with more salt if desired.
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