Madras Lentils Recipe

Name: Madras Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked lentils; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, rinsed; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 large garlic cloves; 1 pinch salt; cayenne; 1/8 cup olive oil or 1/8 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 tablespoons green chilies; 1/2 cup water, as needed; 1/4 cup cream, substitute

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked lentils
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, rinsed
1/2 onion, diced
2 large garlic cloves
1 pinch salt
cayenne
1/8 cup olive oil or 1/8 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons green chilies
1/2 cup water, as needed
1/4 cup cream, substitute

1
Saute onion and garlic in some canola oil.
2
Add cumin, chili powder and cayenne, stir it in with the onions and garlic for a couple minutes.
3
Added a can of crushed tomatoes (not drained). This is when you add the green chilies if you use them.
4
Lowered the heat and let it cook down for a bit. About 5-10min.
5
Added cooked lentils (cooked from dry) and red beans, no need to add water.
6
Add the salt, lowered the heat and let it cook down until it thickened.
7
Added just the smallest amount (mixed into each serving of a maybe half tsp) of plain fat free greek yogurt to give it a creamier texture.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked lentils, 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, rinsed, 1/2 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Madras Lentils 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.

Madras Lentils

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