Red Lentil Dal with Spinach and Carrot
A cozy bowl of creamy red lentils, softened spinach and sweet carrot, brightened with ginger and lemon.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, PCOS and 14 more diets
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup red lentils, rinsed
- 2.5 cup water
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 2 cup baby spinach
- ¼ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, zest and juice
Method
- Warm olive oil; soften onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger.5 min timer
- Stir in turmeric and cumin until fragrant.1 min timer
- Add lentils and water; simmer until tender and creamy.25 min timer
- Fold in spinach until wilted, then finish with lemon.2 min timer
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Red lentils, vegetables and fresh aromatics make this bowl without gluten-containing grains or sauces.
- Gluten-free: Lentils, vegetables and fresh aromatics keep wheat, barley, rye and malt out.
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