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Monastery Lentils

Monastery Lentils recipe

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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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
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
  • 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

Amount Per Serving
Calories 300kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 5g
Protein 15g30%

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

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