Lentil Soup with Plantains

Plantains are a staple food in many tropical regions and are often used in savory dishes like soups and stews.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Lentil Soup with Plantains

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 2 ripe Plantains
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery
• 3 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 4 wedge Lime

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
2. Peel and slice the plantains.
3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
5. Add lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
7. Add plantains and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes or until plantains are soft.
8. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
9. Serve hot with a squeeze of lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 8g

Protein 12g24%

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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.