Warm Red Lentil Dal With Pita Chips Recipes

SPICY RED LENTIL DAL WITH PITA WEDGES

Steps:

• Combine broth and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat; cover and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mustard seeds, and red pepper, and cook 5 minutes or until onions are tender and seeds begin to pop, stirring constantly.
• Add cumin, turmeric, coriander, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add tomato paste, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add lentils, coconut milk, and salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in juice.
• Cool to room temperature. Serve dal with pita wedges.

WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH POACHED EGGS

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified; set aside.
• In a saucepan, cover lentils with at least 2 inches cold water; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, 18 to 22 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and chard stems. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but do not develop color, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in chard leaves and continue cooking until leaves collapse and become tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl with lentils. Immediately drizzle with dressing and toss to evenly coat. Let cool slightly, 10 minutes. Fold in goat cheese, almonds, and parsley. Serve warm, with eggs on top.

WARM RED LENTIL DAL WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils, broth, water, and turmeric. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan; add the garlic, cumin seeds, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Remove the lentils from heat, and stir in the garlic mixture, diced tomato, mint, and salt. Serve warm.
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 189
• Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 11mg
• Carbohydrate: 25g
• Sodium: 291mg
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 3g