Warm Spiced Lentil Bowl with Yogurt and Smoked Almonds Recipe

Name: Warm Spiced Lentil Bowl with Yogurt and Smoked Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil; 2 1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds; 1 medium carrot, chopped (⅓ cup); 1 rib celery, chopped ( 1/4 cup); 1 medium leek, trimmed and chopped (white and light green parts); 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.); ⅓ cup smoked almonds, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

2 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds
1 medium carrot, chopped (⅓ cup)
1 rib celery, chopped ( 1/4 cup)
1 medium leek, trimmed and chopped (white and light green parts)
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
⅓ cup smoked almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

1
Heat oil in large saucepan over low heat.
2
Add cumin seeds, and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
3
Stir in carrot, celery, and leek.
4
Increase heat to medium-high, and saute 3 minutes.
5
Stir in broth and lentils.
6
Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
7
Stir in garlic, and cook 5 minutes more.
8
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
9
Ladle lentil mixture into 4 bowls, and garnish with almonds and yogurt.

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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: 2 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil, 2 1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds, 1 medium carrot, chopped (⅓ cup), 1 rib celery, chopped ( 1/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Warm Spiced Lentil Bowl with Yogurt and Smoked Almonds falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Warm Spiced Lentil Bowl with Yogurt and Smoked Almonds

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