Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium celery stalk
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• ½ medium lemon
• ¼ cup cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the 1 cup red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the 2 tsp curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the rinsed lentils, the can of diced tomatoes (with their juices), and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

5. 5

   Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and the curry thickens, about 25-30 minutes. The lentils should be soft and the sauce should coat the back of a spoon.

6. 6

   Stir in the juice of half a lemon and season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Serve hot, garnished with the chopped cilantro.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• cutting board
• knife
• measuring cups and spoons
• wooden spoon

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