Cilantro Lentils Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 3/4 teaspoon turmeric; Large pinch of cayenne pepper; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Juice of 1 lemon

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lemon

1
Combine the lentils, 6 cups water, the tomato, ginger, turmeric, cayenne and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Bring to a simmer and cook, vigorously whisking occasionally, until the lentils are broken up and the mixture is thick, about 45 minutes.
3
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute; stir into the lentils along with the cilantro and lemon juice.
5
Season with salt.
6
Photograph by Anna Williams

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed, 1 large tomato, chopped, 1 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced, 3/4 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Lentils falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro Lentils

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