3 years ago

Spiced Red Lentil Bowls
[Vegan]

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Kelli Foster is the author of The Probiotic Kitchen, Buddha Bowls, and Everyday Freekeh Meals.... Read More

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    Ingredients You Need for Spiced Red Lentil Bowls [Vegan]

    • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) avocado or extra virgin olive oil, divided
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, grated
    • 1-inch (2.5 cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
    • 2 tablespoons (30 g) tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon (8 g) berbere, plus more as desired
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 cup (190 g) red lentils
    • 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
    • 1 cup (240 ml) canned unsweetened coconut milk
    • 1 pound (455 g) cauliflower rice
    • 1 bunch red chard, leaves and stems chopped
    • 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced and pickled
    • 1/4 cup (4 g) chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
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    How to Prepare Spiced Red Lentil Bowls [Vegan]

    1. Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, tomato paste, berbere, coriander, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lentils, broth, and coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 20 minutes.
    2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Divide among four bowls.
    3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the chard leaves and stems and sauté until wilted, about 5 minutes.
    4. To serve, spoon the lentils over the cauliflower rice and top with the chard, pickled fennel, and fresh cilantro.

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