Spicy Curried Lentils

These curried lentils are a hearty, healthy winter meal full of warming spices and vegetables.

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium shallots
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 jalapeño chile
  • 4 slice peeled ginger
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 2 c. vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 c. lentils
  • 1 can light coconut milk
  • 3 c. large cauliflower florets
  • 1 c. frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • Cooked basmati rice
  • Chopped shelled unsalted pistachios
  • salt
  • black pepper

Steps:

  1. In food processor, pulse shallots, tomato paste, jalapeño, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper until mostly smooth; transfer to 7- to 8-quart slow cooker bowl.
  2. To same slow cooker bowl, add broth, lentils, coconut milk, and 1 cup water, stirring to combine. Place cauliflower on top. Replace lid and cook on high 5 hours or on low 8 hours or until lentils are tender.
  3. Into slow cooker bowl, stir peas, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve over rice; garnish with pistachios.

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