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Cauliflower and Red Lentil Curry

 
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Cauliflower and Red Lentil Curry Cauliflower and Red Lentil Curry

Warm, cozy and delicious. Used hot curry powder to add extra hint to the dish. Had it with homemade nan bread, yum!

Yield

4

servings

Prep

15

min

Cook

1

hrs

Ready

1

hrs

Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 

Ingredients

½ cup lentils, red (masoor dal)
rinsed
1 small onions
chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon turmeric
*
4 italian plum (roma) tomatoes
chopped
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 jalapeño pepper
halved, seeded, thinly sliced
*
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
3 garlic cloves
minced
2 teaspoons ginger
fresh, minced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
*
2 tablespoons lemon juice
fresh
1 tablespoon cilantro
fresh, chopped
*
1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

In a large saucepan over low heat, combine lentils, onions, curry powder, salt, turmeric, and 2 cups water, bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the sauce has thickened, about 45 minutes.

Add tomatoes, cauliflower, and jalapeno peppers and simmer, covered, until the cauliflower is tender, 8 to 10 minutes longer.

Remove from heat.

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.

Add cumin seeds and cook for about 10 seconds.

Add garlic and ginger, sauté until the garlic is lightly browned, about 1 minute.

Stir in cayenne and immediately add the oil-spice mixture to the cauliflower mixture.

Stir in lemon juice, cilantro, and sugar.

Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and cayenne.

Serve over rice.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 287g (10.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 18920% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 337mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 11%
Dietary Fiber 12g 49%
Sugars g
Protein 21g
Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 117%
Calcium 8% Iron 23%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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