Monastery Lentils

Lentils have been a staple food in monasteries for centuries due to their high nutritional value and long shelf life.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Monastery Lentils

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

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

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery
• 3 clove Garlic
• 2 medium Tomato
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 4 serving Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
3. Add cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
4. Add lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
6. Remove from heat and let the lentils rest for 10 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

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.