Spiced Red Lentils Recipe

Name: Spiced Red Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 medium red onions, finely chopped (2 cups); 10 garlic cloves, minced; One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 3 tablespoons berbere, plus more for sprinkling; 2 teaspoons nigella seeds, finely ground; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 3 cups red lentils (1 1/4 pounds)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium red onions, finely chopped (2 cups)
10 garlic cloves, minced
One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons berbere, plus more for sprinkling
2 teaspoons nigella seeds, finely ground
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 cups red lentils (1 1/4 pounds)

1
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the onions and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and just starting to brown, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, ginger, berbere, nigella seeds, cardamom and a generous pinch each of salt and black pepper and cook until fragrant and deeply colored, about 10 minutes.
4
Add the red lentils with 8 cups of water to the casserole and bring to a boil.
5
Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the lentils have cooked downand thickened, 25 minutes.
6
Season the lentils with salt and pepper.
7
Ladle the lentils into bowls, sprinkle with berbere and serve.

829

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 medium red onions, finely chopped (2 cups), 10 garlic cloves, minced, One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced, and more.

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

Spiced Red Lentils

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