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Spicy Curry Lentils

Beans & legumes
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Today at Cocinandomelavida we're making spicy curry lentils with pre-cooked lentils and broccoli, perfect for giving our everyday menu a fresh twist. We combine the aroma of curry with a kick of cayenne that we can adjust to our liking. We cook it all up in one pan and enjoy a simple dish packed with flavour.

Prep: 10 minCook: 25 minServes: 2

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

  • 1 jar of cooked lentils
  • 1 leek
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • Roasted red peppers
  • Curry powder
  • Ground cayenne pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Himalayan pink salt

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Trim and wash the leek thoroughly.
  2. 2Cut it into thin slices and add it to a frying pan.
  3. 3Sauté it gently until soft.
  4. 4While the leek is softening, wash the broccoli and trim the stems, separating it into small florets.
  5. 5Add the florets to the pan once the leek is nicely cooked, and pour in half a glass of water.
  6. 6Cover with a lid and let it cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes.
  7. 7Meanwhile, place the lentils in a colander, rinse them well, and drain thoroughly.
  8. 8Next, add the lentils to the pan.
  9. 9Season to taste with curry powder, garlic powder, ground cayenne, and pink salt.
  10. 10Add some roasted red peppers as well.
  11. 11Stir everything together and pour in a small glass of water.
  12. 12Cook uncovered over medium heat until the water evaporates.
  13. 13All done! Our spicy curry lentils are ready.

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