Ingredients
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large white onion
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 fresh jalapeño
3 1/2 c. vegetable stock
2 c. red lentils
1 can tomatoes
1/2 c. kosher salt
1 tbsp. chia seeds
4 tbsp. Chopped cilantro
brown rice
Preparation
Step 1Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add cumin seeds, cardamom, and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.Step 2Stir in 4 cups water, ginger, turmeric, jalapeño, vegetable stock, lentils, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in salt, chia seeds, and cilantro; serve immediately with brown rice on the side, if using. Looking for more healthy recipes? Check out our collections of low-fat recipes, healthy recipes for the whole day, and vegan recipes.
