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Spiced Lentil and Coconut Stew Bowls

A hearty low-carb lentil stew simmered with warming spices and coconut milk, finished with charred broccolini.

Spiced Lentil and Coconut Stew Bowls

Total

1h

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) oz coconut milk
  • 2 bunches broccolini
  • 1, diced yellow onion
  • 4, minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse lentils and simmer in salted water for 20 minutes until just tender; drain.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, char broccolini in a hot cast-iron pan with olive oil until blistered; season and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a deep pot, sizzle onion in olive oil for 8 minutes until golden.

  4. 4

    Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala; bloom the spices for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in coconut milk and 1/2 cup water; simmer 10 minutes to thicken.

  6. 6

    Fold in lentils and simmer 10 more minutes; season with salt and lime juice.

  7. 7

    Serve in bowls topped with charred broccolini, cilantro, and chili flakes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

480

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein20 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat28 g
Fiber14 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium760 mg

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