Description
A delightful and nutritious lentil dish inspired by Mediterranean flavors, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in carrots, cumin, and paprika; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Adjust the spices according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Rich Mediterranean Creamy Lentils, lentils, vegetarian, Mediterranean