Curried Lentils And Carrots On Couscous Recipe

Name: Curried Lentils And Carrots On Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable broth; 1/2 cup dried lentils; 1/3 cup chopped pecans; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup uncooked couscous; 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 3/4 cups chopped carrot; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups chopped carrot
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

1
Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in lentils; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender. Drain lentils, reserving liquid. Set aside.
2
Place pecans in a large nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until toasted. Remove pecans from pan.
3
Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cover and keep warm.
4
Heat a large nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat; add oil. Add carrot and onion; saute 8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Stir in sugar, curry powder, salt, and lentil liquid; cook 1 minute.
5
Spoon lentils over couscous, and top with carrot mixture. Sprinkle with pecans; serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable broth, 1/2 cup dried lentils, 1/3 cup chopped pecans, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Curried Lentils And Carrots On Couscous falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Curried Lentils And Carrots On Couscous

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