Spiced Cracked Wheat and Lentils for Grown-Ups Recipe

Name: Spiced Cracked Wheat and Lentils for Grown-Ups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon each ground ginger and minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon each turmeric, paprika, ground coriander and cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 cup each of cracked wheat and red lentils; 3 cups water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional; Plain yogurt and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon each ground ginger and minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon each turmeric, paprika, ground coriander and cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup each of cracked wheat and red lentils
3 cups water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional
Plain yogurt and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

1
Heat oil and butter in a large sauce pan.
2
Add ginger, garlic, turmeric, paprika, coriander, cinnamon and cumin and saute for a couple of minutes.
3
Add cracked wheat and lentils and saute for 2 to 3 minutes to coat with oil.
4
Add water, salt and pepper.
5
Bring to a boil and cover; cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until wheat and lentils are tender (if water is evaporating too quickly, add more).
6
Adjust seasoning.
7
Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with tomatoes, and jalapenos.
8
Center some yogurt in middle of the dish and garnish with cilantro.

175

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon each ground ginger and minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon each turmeric, paprika, ground coriander and cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spiced Cracked Wheat and Lentils for Grown-Ups 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.

Spiced Cracked Wheat and Lentils for Grown-Ups

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