Carrots and Lentils

Carrots and Lentils

This is a great, protein-rich, vegetarian dish of Turkish origin.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound carrots, cut into thin half-rounds
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground chile pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup lentils
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir carrots, tomato paste, ground chile pepper, and sea salt into onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.

Step 2
Combine water and lentils in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and stir in carrot-onion mixture; cook until liquid is almost all evaporated, about 2 minutes more. Season carrots and lentils with salt and pepper and cool to room temperature.

Step 3
Serve carrots and lentils with a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

Cook’s Note:

Vegetable broth can be substituted for water, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351
Calories
12g
Fat
47g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol3mg 1%
Sodium239mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate47g 17%
Dietary Fiber19g 68%
Total Sugars10g
Protein15g
Vitamin C14mg 71%
Calcium86mg 7%
Iron6mg 31%
Potassium951mg 20%

*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.

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