Caribbean Stewed Lentils

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are commonly used in Caribbean cuisine for their versatility and nutritional benefits.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Caribbean Stewed Lentils

Cooking Method: Stewing Cuisine: Caribbean Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 can Coconut milk
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
4. Stir in the thyme, curry powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the lentils, coconut milk, tomatoes, scotch bonnet pepper, and water.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
7. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
8. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.