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Creamy Garlic Lentils: A Delightful Vegan Recipe!

Creamy Garlic Lentils is a delightful vegan recipe that combines the richness of coconut milk with the hearty texture of lentils, seasoned with garlic and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried green or brown lentils rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  4. Once the lentils are cooked, stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added texture, consider stirring in some sautéed spinach or kale just before serving.
  • To make it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce when cooking the garlic and onion.

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