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Garlicky Red Lentil Dal

Garlicky Red Lentil Dal
Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 93 calories, 5g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 9. A mixture of olive oil, pepper, ground turmeric, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until tender.
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Drain; discard bay leaf.
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Place lentils in a small bowl.
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Combine 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, salt, turmeric, paprika, and red pepper in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
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5
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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6
Add onion; saut 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in spice mixture, tomato, and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick.
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7
Remove pan from heat; stir in lentils, lemon juice, and black pepper.
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8
Place lentil mixture in a food processor; process until smooth.
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9
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small saut pan over medium heat, and add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. Saut seeds for 15 seconds, and drizzle over dal.
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10
Sprinkle with fresh mint.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings9
Health Score20
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarian
DietsGluten FreeDairy FreeLacto Ovo Vegetarian
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