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Red Lentil Coconut Dal with Rice

40 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$10.00560 cal · 19g protein

Ingredients

  • red lentils1½ cups
  • coconut milk1 can
  • yellow onion1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • curry powder1 tbsp
  • ground turmeric1 tsp
  • diced tomatoes1 can
  • baby spinach5 oz
  • long-grain white rice1½ cups
  • vegetable oil1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pot and cook diced onion 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder and turmeric for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add rinsed lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk and 3 cups water. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils fall apart.

  4. 4

    Stir in spinach until wilted and season with salt.

  5. 5

    Serve over rice. It is mild and creamy, a good starter curry for kids.

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