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French Green Lentils
Makes about 6 cups

French green lentils have a distinctive and delicious peppery flavor. Look for them in natural food stores and fine food markets. Brown lentils may be used as a substitute. Increase the cooking time to 50 minutes.

  • 1 cup French green lentils
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • ⅛–¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Rinse lentils and place in a large pot with vegetable broth, onion and cilantro.

Combine mustard seeds, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and cayenne in a small skillet. Toast over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until spices are fragrant and just begin to smoke, about 2 minutes. Add to lentils.

Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Per 1-cup serving: 124 calories; 9 g protein; 22 g carbohydrate; 0.3 g fat; 5 g fiber; 182 mg sodium; calories from protein: 30%; calories from carbohydrates: 68%; calories from fats: 3%

Recipe from Healthy Eating for Life for Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.

 


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