Thai Red Lentils Recipe

Name: Thai Red Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red lentils; 4 ounces seasoning Thai, stir-in-paste; 1 tablespoon garlic stir-in-paste; 1 tablespoon ginger stir-in-paste; 1 tablespoon lemongrass stir-in-paste; 1 tablespoon chili pepper stir-in-paste; 1/2 tablespoon cilantro stir-in-paste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion sliced; 1 bunch fresh spinach; 29 ounces tomatoes can whole; 13 1/2 ounces coconut milk; 15 ounces black beans; 15 ounces chick peas

Servings: persons

2 cups red lentils
4 ounces seasoning Thai, stir-in-paste
1 tablespoon garlic stir-in-paste
1 tablespoon ginger stir-in-paste
1 tablespoon lemongrass stir-in-paste
1 tablespoon chili pepper stir-in-paste
1/2 tablespoon cilantro stir-in-paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion sliced
1 bunch fresh spinach
29 ounces tomatoes can whole
13 1/2 ounces coconut milk
15 ounces black beans
15 ounces chick peas

1
In a pot, bring water to boil and add red lentils.
2
Cook for 8 minutes or so until just soft. (Do not over cook.) Set aside.
3
In skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add in all of the stir-in-pastes and mix well.
4
Cook for 2 minutes.
5
Add the onions and spinach and cook for 5 minutes. Spinach should be wilted.
6
Add the tomatoes and there juice and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
7
Add in the coconut milk and heat through.
8
Add in the black beans and chick peas. Cook until soft - 6 - 8 minutes or so.
9
To finish, add in the lentils and let all the flavors meld for 2 minutes.
10
Serve and enjoy!

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red lentils, 4 ounces seasoning Thai, stir-in-paste, 1 tablespoon garlic stir-in-paste, 1 tablespoon ginger stir-in-paste, and more.

Yes, Thai Red 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.

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Thai Red Lentils

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