Coconut Lemongrass Lentils Recipe

Name: Coconut Lemongrass Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion; 2 stalks lemongrass; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons ginger, minced; 3 kaffir lime leaves; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cardamom; 1 teaspoon coriander; 2 cloves; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 16 ounces coconut milk; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; salt; 2 cups lentils, washed; 1 kaffir lime leaf; 4 cups vegetable stock, lite; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 large yellow onion
2 stalks lemongrass
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
3 kaffir lime leaves
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon coriander
2 cloves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces coconut milk
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt
2 cups lentils, washed
1 kaffir lime leaf
4 cups vegetable stock, lite
1 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Lightly toast the cumin, coriander, clove, cardamom, and pepper in a pan.
2
Grind this in a spice grinder and set aside.
3
Sweat onions, smashed lemongrass stalks, and ginger in extra virgin olive oil until translucent over medium heat.
4
Add garllic, spices and kaffir leaves.
5
Cook an additional 2 minutes.
6
Add coconut milk and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
7
Blend until smooth, strain and chill.
8
Note: this also freezes well.
9
Simmer lentils with kaffir leaf in vegetable stock until done.
10
To Finish the Dish:
11
Saute any mixed chopped vegetables of your choice in extra virgin olive oil and add cooked lentils, the sauce and simmer until hot. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with hot sauce.

305

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large yellow onion, 2 stalks lemongrass, 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Coconut Lemongrass 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.

Coconut Lemongrass Lentils

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