Coconut Lentils

Coconut Lentils

An easy and classic dish packed with protein. Easy to make and will keep your energy levels high throughout the day.

Nutritional information:

Calories3476 kJ (830 kcal)
Protein38 g
Fat38 g
Carbohydrates74 g
Fiber16 g

Utensils:

cutting board, colander, chef's knife, Spoon, pot, cooking spoon, bowl

Recipe instructions:

1

Place the lentils in a colander and rinse well with cold water.

  • 2⁄3 cup Red lentils
    2⁄3 cup Red lentils
2

Chop the garlic, onion, and peanuts finely. Put the peanuts in a bowl.

  • 1 Garlic clove (~ 0.1 oz)
    1 Garlic clove (~ 0.1 oz)
  • 1 Onion, yellow (~ 2.8 oz)
    1 Onion, yellow (~ 2.8 oz)
  • 1 ⁠½ Tbsp Peanuts, roasted
    1 ⁠½ Tbsp Peanuts, roasted
3

Heat the coconut oil in a pot over medium heat. Fry the onions and garlic until the onions turn translucent.

  • 1 tsp Coconut oil
    1 tsp Coconut oil
4

Add the lentils, coconut milk, water, crushed pepper, and turmeric. Let simmer for approx. 10-15 minutes until the lentils are tender.

  • ½ cup Coconut milk
    ½ cup Coconut milk
  • ¾ cup Water
    ¾ cup Water
  • ½ tsp Crushed pepper
    ½ tsp Crushed pepper
  • ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
    ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
5

Season with salt and lime juice.

  • Salt
    Salt
  • ½ Lime, organic (~ 0.7 oz)
    ½ Lime, organic (~ 0.7 oz)
6

Serve the lentils and top with the chopped peanuts and cilantro.

  • 1 twig of Cilantro, fresh or frozen (~ ½ tsp)
    1 twig of Cilantro, fresh or frozen (~ ½ tsp)
7

Enjoy your meal!