Red Lentil Dhal (Diabetes UK)
A hearty red lentil dhal with carrots, tomatoes and spinach, selected as part of the Diabetes UK partnership - 25g of protein per serving and completely syn-free.
25g protein / serving
364 kcal / serving
40 min
Serves 4
Recipe from YouTube by Slimming World
Ingredients
- dried red lentils300 g
- carrots2 large, diced
- madras curry powder2 tbsp
- chopped tomatoes2 x 400 g cans
- fresh spinach450 g
- lemon juicejuice of 1/2 lemon
Method
Put the lentils in a large saucepan with the carrots, curry powder, chopped tomatoes and 1 litre of water; bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer 25-30 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils are soft and the dhal has reduced (simmer 5 more minutes for a thicker texture).
Add the spinach a handful at a time and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Ladle into 4 bowls and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.