Carrots and Lentils

Name: Carrots and Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 pound carrots, cut into thin half-rounds; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 0.5 teaspoon ground chile pepper; 0.25 teaspoon sea salt; 3 cups water; 1 cup lentils; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 0.25 cup Greek yogurt

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This is a great, protein-rich, vegetarian dish of Turkish origin.

Recipe by Ellen Nestler

Published on February 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound carrots, cut into thin half-rounds
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon ground chile pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
3 cups water
1 cup lentils
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup Greek yogurt

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir carrots, tomato paste, ground chile pepper, and sea salt into onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
Combine water and lentils in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and stir in carrot-onion mixture; cook until liquid is almost all evaporated, about 2 minutes more. Season carrots and lentils with salt and pepper and cool to room temperature.
Serve carrots and lentils with a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

Cook's Note:

Vegetable broth can be substituted for water, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351	Calories
12g	Fat
47g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 239mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 19g	68%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 14mg	71%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 951mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.