This is a great, protein-rich, vegetarian dish of Turkish origin.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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