Red Lentil Dal

One serving of this easy, flavorful dish provides about a fourth of your daily fiber needs. Serving tips: Try this over steamed brown rice, or in a bowl with whole-grain bread for dipping.

Red Lentil Dal

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Servings

8 people

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 leek white part only - diced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 carrot shredded
• 1 zucchini shredded
• 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 lemon juice plus zest
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils 3 1/2 cups water 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 leek white part only - diced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 carrot shredded 1 zucchini shredded 1/2 red bell pepper chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 lemon juice plus zest 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring lentils and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro, leek, and ginger. Cover and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
2. Stir in carrot, zucchini, bell pepper, raisins, spices, and oil. Cook for 3 minutes, covered. Add vinegar, lemon juice and zest, and salt. Stir well. Remove from heat and let stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Red Lentil Dal

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 196 calories

% fat calories: 12

Fat: 3g

Saturated Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Protein: 10g

Carbohydrate: 36g

Fiber: 6g

Sodium: 195mg