Garlic Lentil Stir-Fry with Vegetables
Savory lentils stir-fried with green beans and peppers in a garlicky soy glaze — a hearty, protein-rich dinner.

Total
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cup lentils
- 2 cups cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup cup green beans
- 3/4 cup cup mini peppers
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 tbsp tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp tsp ginger(optional)
- 1 tbsp tbsp sesame oil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Simmer lentils in vegetable stock for 20-25 minutes until tender; drain excess liquid.
- 2
Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and red onion in sesame oil over high heat for 1 minute.
- 3
Add green beans and peppers; stir-fry 4-5 minutes.
- 4
Add lentils and soy sauce; toss 2 minutes and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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