Indian Inspired Butter Lentils (vegan keto)

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 32 min 10
Indian Inspired Butter Lentils (vegan keto)
Health Highlights

Ingredients


2 cup Red lentils, raw
1/2 cup Butter, vegan
2 large White onion (chopped )
2 tbsp Garlic (minced)
1 pinch Salt
2 tbsp minced Ginger root
2 tsp Turmeric, powder
1 tbsp Garam masala
2 tsp Paprika
1 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
2 cup Tomatoes, canned, stewed (and the liquid)
1/2 cup Tomato paste, canned
3 cup Coconut cream
1/2 cup Sliced almonds
1 bunch Cilantro (coriander) (roughly chopped)

Instructions


  1. Melt the vegan butter in a large pan. Add onions, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Sautee for 2-3 min until fragrant and the onions are soft and translucent.
  2. Add garlic and saute for 2 min. 
  3. Then add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and coconut cream. Mix thoroughly and reduce liquid until thickened about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Add lentils and chopped cilantro. Garnish with almonds and some more cilantro.

Advanced Preparation

1 - 3 days prior [optional], Red lentils, raw 2 cup
Instructions:

Cook your lentils in vegetable broth according to package instructions.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 520
Calories from fat 323
Calories from saturated fat 257
Total Fat 36 g
Saturated Fat 28.5 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.6 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 152 mg
Potassium 849 mg
Total Carbohydrate 39 g
Dietary Fiber 8.5 g
Sugars 6.4 g
Protein 14.2 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat Alternative 0.9
Vegetables 2.2

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Main




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