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Easy Vegetarian Lentil Recipe

Lacking energy and motivation after a demanding day? Do you need a boost of energy to tackle your to-do list? Look no further than this easy vegetarian lentil recipe!

This dish is filled with nutrients and will give you the energy to take on the world ( or at least your laundry pile). Here's what you'll get:

  • Lentils are a good source of plant based protein, which will keep you full and satisfied until your next meal.
  • Carrots, zucchini and bell pepper add a burst of vitamin , antioxidant to keep your immune system strong.
  • And the best part? it's ridiculously easy to make
Cooking Method ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 35 mins
Servings 1
Calories 270
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

It's a dish that provide you the boost of energy that you need while doing your to-dos. It is filled with nutrients and very easy to make home recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 small Carrot
  • 1 Zucchini
  • 1/3 cup lentils
  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1/4 Bell-pepper
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 cup Vegetables Broth
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/4 white Onion
  • 1/2 tbsp Parsley
Instructions
  1. Heat up the pot with olive oil

    Take a pot on the stove over medium heat and add the olive oil to the pot.

  2. Sauteing the onion and garlic

    Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the oil about 3 minutes until it get soften.

  3. Mixing all other vegetables with spices

    Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot: carrot, zucchini, bell pepper , lentils, vegetable broth, turmeric, cumin, salt , black pepper and bay leaf. Mix it well.

  4. Cooking the lentils

    Turn the heat up to high and once it start boiling, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes until lentils are cooked through

  5. Toppings

    Place it on plate and topped with finely chopped fresh parsley

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1


Amount Per Serving
Calories 270kcal
% Daily Value *
Sodium 330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 44g15%
Dietary Fiber 19g76%
Sugars 9g
Protein 16g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Kushal Pun
Food Recipe Blogger and Coder

Hi, I'm Kushal, a part-time food blogger,  3rd-year IT engineering student. I love coding and currently learning flutter app development .When not immersed in coding, you'll find me exploring delicious and healthy recipes and sharing them as a part-time food blogger.