Dive into a comforting bowl of Tomato and Spinach Lentil Dahl, packed with protein-rich red lentils and vibrant veggies. Perfect for a hearty meal, this recipe is both nutritious and delicious!
325 kcal
/serving
2 hrs
Serves
4
Easy
Indian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g red lentils, rinsed'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 onions, finely diced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, grated or crushed'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'small thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and grated'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 finger chillies, slit lengthways (optional)'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 bay leaf'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ tsp ground turmeric'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp cumin seeds'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '900ml vegetable stock, plus extra if needed'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 plum tomatoes, seeds removed and flesh diced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 large handfuls of spinach'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 lemon, juiced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'splash of olive oil'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'salt'}
Preparation
- Rinse the red lentils thoroughly.
- Finely dice the onions and grate or crush the garlic.
- Peel and grate the ginger.
- Slit the chillies lengthways if using.
- Dice the tomatoes after removing the seeds.
Cooking
- In a slow cooker, combine the red lentils, onions, garlic, ginger, chillies, bay leaf, turmeric, cumin seeds, and vegetable stock.
- Season with 1 tsp of salt.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, stir in the diced tomatoes and spinach, allowing the spinach to wilt.
- Add the lemon juice and a splash of olive oil, then adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- For a looser consistency, stir in more stock as desired.
Plating & Serving
Serve the dahl hot, accompanied by Indian flatbreads for dipping.
Notes
This dish can be served as a main course or as a side to other Indian curries. Adjust the spice level by adding or omitting the chillies.
Suggested Sides
Indian flatbreads
Nutrition per Serving
325
Calories
20.6g
Protein
18% DV
61.6g
Carbs
21% DV
1.4g
Fat
2% DV
10.9g
Fiber
29% DV
7.0g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
23% DV
| Diet Type | High Fiber Low Fat |
| Health Labels | Low Fat Abs Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Specific Carbs Mediterranean Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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