Easy Lentil Dal

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Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free yogurt, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chile powder

Instructions

  1. Combine water, lentils, onion, and olive oil in a rice cooker. Seal and select setting according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Pour chickpeas, tomato paste, yogurt, curry paste, turmeric, cumin, and chile powder into the lentil mixture. Mix thoroughly. Cook until softened and flavors meld, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

545 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 35.7g 46% DV
Carbs 52.6g 19% DV
Fiber 11.8g 42% DV
Sugar 10.4g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 243.8mg 11% DV
Potassium 1363.5mg 29% DV
Cholesterol 0.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 35.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 8mg 9% DV
Calcium 327mg 25% DV
Iron 31.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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