Low Sodium Gluten Free Curried Lentils

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time30 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 cup red lentils
Bob's Red Mill Red Lentils - 27 Oz Arrowhead Mills Organic Lentils Red - 16 Oz Vitacost Red Lentils - Non-GMO Simple Truth Organic® Red Lentils Kroger Red Lentils
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2 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp garam masala
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 cup water
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the red lentils in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear, about 1 minute. Set aside.
2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.

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