Budget Lentil Curry

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Simple, cozy, and deeply nourishing.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients

1 cup dry lentils (any type)
1 small onion, diced
1 tomato, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp curry powder or turmeric
1 tbsp oil
3 cups water or broth
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, grow-at-home favorite)

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Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

Heat oil in a pot, sauté onion and garlic for 1 minute.
Add tomato and spices; cook until soft.
Add lentils and water, bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes until creamy.
Top with herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 16gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 4mg

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Notes

Cost & Tip: About $4 total; feeds 3-4. Pairs beautifully with rice or flatbread.

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