Red Lentil Dal with Spinach
By Recipes Worth Cooking Test Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Description:
A weeknight red lentil dal with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and spinach for a fiber-forward plant-protein dinner.
Ingredients:
- 3.00 Clove garlic
- 4.00 Cup baby spinach
- 1.00 Cup yellow onion
- 1.00 Teaspoon ground cumin
- 1.00 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1.00 Tablespoon ginger
- 1.00 Cup crushed tomatoes
- 1.00 Tablespoon neutral oil
- 3.00 Cup vegetable broth
- 0.75 Teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1.25 Cup red lentils
Instructions:
- Warm oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper for 30 seconds.
- Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 to 24 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils are soft and creamy.
- Fold in spinach until wilted.
- Finish with lime juice and adjust salt before serving.
Notes:
- Rinse red lentils well so the dal tastes clean.
- Stir near the end because lentils can settle on the bottom.
- For a richer bowl, finish with a spoonful of yogurt or coconut milk.
Source: https://recipesworthcooking.com/red-lentil-dal-spinach/export/