CARROTS AND LENTILS IN OLIVE OIL
This is an adaptation of a Turkish recipe, a sweet and savory combination of lentils, onions and carrots that can be served hot or at room temperature, as a main dish or a side.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 50m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the lentils with 3 cups water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Set a strainer over a bowl, and drain.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy casserole or skillet. Add the onion and coriander seeds. Cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and carrots and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, for two to three minutes until the carrots begin to soften. Stir in the dissolved tomato paste, sugar and lentils. Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the cooking water from the lentils (enough to cover the lentils), salt to taste and half the mint. Bring to a simmer, and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until the lentils are tender and much of the liquid has evaporated. Taste and adjust salt. Remove from the heat, sprinkle on the remaining mint and serve, or allow to cool and serve at room temperature with cooked whole grains, like bulgur or quinoa.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 255, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 690 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
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Queen Nur
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet carrots and the lentils were a nice addition. I'll definitely be making this again.
Romiz Hosain
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow. I was really happy with the results. The dish was delicious and my family loved it. Thanks for sharing!
Adah Mills
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's also very affordable. I love that I can use pantry staples to make this dish.
omojesu olatunde
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and delicious recipes. This dish definitely fits the bill. The lentils are a great source of protein and the carrots are full of vitamins. I'll definitely be making this again.
Asmae Tartoush
[email protected]This dish is so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of carrots, lentils, and olive oil. It's a great dish to serve with rice or quinoa.
Jammukumar Jammukumar
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I've already had several people ask me for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Mubashir Malik
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover carrots and lentils. I added some chopped kale to the dish and it was even better. The olive oil really brings out the flavor of the vegetables.
Taylor Steinbach
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are just as good as the first day. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Alyas Kar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and had a great texture. The carrots were also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a healthy and deli
Javad Hazara
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the carrots, lentils, and olive oil blended perfectly together. I especially loved the slight crunch of the carrots. I will definitely be making this again.