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One Pot Lentils

Easy One Pot Lentils: Comfort Food in Just 20 Minutes

One Pot Lentils is a nutritious and filling vegetarian meal that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lentils
  • 1.5 cups dry brown lentils soaked in hot water for quick cooking
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for sautéing
For the Aromatics
  • 0.5 cups onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
For Flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
For Serving
  • fresh cilantro, chopped optional garnish

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the lentils in hot water for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the drained lentils and add turmeric, cumin, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour in boiling water and stir to combine the ingredients evenly.
  5. Simmer the mixture covered on low heat for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, serve over rice or bread and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 15gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water to keep them moist.

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