Vegan Pureed Red Lentils

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 30 min 2
Vegan Pureed Red Lentils
Health Highlights

Ingredients


1 cup Red lentils, split (rinsed)
2 cup Water (or low sodium broth)
1 clove(s) Garlic (crushed)
1/2 medium pepper(s) Red bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 tsp Ginger, ground
1/2 tsp Onion powder
1 pinch Sea Salt (to taste)

Instructions


  1. Place the lentils, water (or broth), and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. Halfway through the cook time (about 15 minutes in), add the bell pepper, ground ginger, onion powder, and salt.
  3. Once cooked, allow to cool slightly, then puree the lentil mixture with an immersion blender.
  4. Serve as is, or over rice, quinoa, couscous, or pasta.

Notes:

Quick Tip: 

  • Serve with brown rice, quinoa, couscous, or pasta prepared as per package instructions

Nutritional Highlights:

  • Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber which helps to promote healthy digestion.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 333
Calories from fat 9.8
Calories from saturated fat 1.5
Total Fat 1.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 93 mg
Potassium 998 mg
Total Carbohydrate 61 g
Dietary Fiber 10.8 g
Sugars 3.3 g
Protein 25.2 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat Alternative 1.9
Vegetables 3.0

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Main




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