Red Lentil Dal

Serves 8

Ingredients

2 cup red lentil            1 medium onion, finely chopped

6 cup water                 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped

2 tbsp olive oil             4 large garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp cumin                 2 chili peppers, finely chopped

2 tsp ground ginger    ½ cup cilantro, chopped

½ tsp turmeric             Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Boil water in a medium pot, and then add lentils. Reduce heat to a simmer and skim off any foam from the top. Cook until lentils are tender, about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and chili pepper and cook until golden. Add tomato, cumin, turmeric and ginger and cook for 2-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn heat off, and add mixture to cooked lentils. Add cilantro and mix well. Cook for 5 more minutes, then serve.

Nutrition facts (per serving): 100calories, 4g fat, 12.5g carbohydrate, 4.5g fiber, 5g protein

Recipe courtesy Erin Peisach, RD, LDN (click here for Erin's bio)

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