Warm Spiced Lentil Bowl with Yogurt and Smoked Almonds
Thicker than a soup, this lentil dish makes a hearty one-bowl meal.
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Thicker than a soup, this lentil dish makes a hearty one-bowl meal.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 2 1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds
- 1 medium carrot, chopped (1/3 cup)
- 1 rib celery, chopped (1/4 cup)
- 1 medium leek, trimmed and chopped (white and light green parts)
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
- 1/3 cup smoked almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
Preparation
1. Heat oil in large saucepan over low heat. Add cumin seeds, and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir in carrot, celery, and leek. Increase heat to medium-high, and sauté 3 minutes. Stir in broth and lentils. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir in garlic, and cook 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
2. Ladle lentil mixture into 4 bowls, and garnish with almonds and yogurt.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 309
- Carbohydrate Content 39 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 10 g
- Fiber Content 14 g
- Protein Content 18 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 187 mg
- Sugar Content 7 g