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green lentil recipe With Roasted Carrot Turmeric Swirl
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian, Healthy, Protein-Packed
Description
This incredible green lentil recipe with roasted carrot turmeric swirl is a healthy, protein-packed weeknight comfort meal. It transforms simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying family dinner, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) green lentils, dry, rinsed
- 1 lb (450g) carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1-inch (2.5cm) fresh turmeric root, grated, or 1 tsp ground turmeric powder
- 1 medium (150g) yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium vegetable broth (or water for a lighter taste)
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 0.25 tsp chili powder (or a pinch of red pepper flakes)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Roast Carrots: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss sliced carrots with 1 Tbsp olive oil, turmeric, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized edges appear. Stir once to ensure even cooking.
- Saute Aromatics and Lentils: In a pot, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Saute onion for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in green lentils, cumin, coriander, and chili powder; toast until aromatic.
- Simmer Lentils: Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender and have absorbed most liquid. They should be creamy.
- Blend Swirl and Combine: Take half roasted carrots, add a splash of broth. Blend until creamy. Stir remaining whole carrots and the turmeric swirl into the cooked lentils. Simmer briefly to meld flavors.
Notes
For quicker prep, use pre-chopped carrots. Toast ground spices for 30 seconds before adding broth for enhanced flavor. Consider swapping half the carrots for diced sweet potato for a different sweet-earthy profile. Use a certified gluten-free vegetable broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering, Roasting, Sauteing
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 190 calories
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg