Hi.
Lentils! One of my all time favourite foods. This is a recipe that has sort of evolved over time, it started as a soup and eventually turned into a dish served over rice. It is inspired by Italian, Mexican, and Indian lentil dishes.
Lenticchie w/basmati rice:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups dry lentils (soaked over night in water) or from a can
- 2 shallots (or 1 medium onion)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tomato
- 3-4 cups broth (or enough to cover lentils)
- 2 Tbs oil (coconut) or butter (grass fed cows please)
- 3 Tbs cumin (or more to taste)
- 1 Tbs coriander
- 1 Tbs turmeric
- Bunch of cilantro
- Lime
- Avocado
- Basmati rice
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Dice shallots and place in a saucepan, sauté over medium heat with oil..
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| Add minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and turmeric after about 3 minutes, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes |
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| Add diced tomato and lentils. Stir in with onions and cook for 1 minute |
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| Add stock (enough to cover the lentils) and turn heat to high. |
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| Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer. Simmer until liquid has evaporated about 30 minutes. |
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| While lentils are cooking start Basmati rice. Ratio is 1 cup basmati to 2 cups water. |
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| Finish the dish by scooping lentils over rice, and adding some avocado slices and fresh chopped cilantro. Finally, to top it off, squeeze a fresh lime over it all…the more the better! |
Love lentils.
