Vegan Red Lentil Dahl

Indian food offers some of the best vegan dinners. There is so much variety, I’ve only just learned a few, and I’m hoping to learn more. This is a staple for me. After I tried this, I discovered just how easy it is, it’s quickly become one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy this vegan dahl!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients
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2 cups of dry rice
2 sweet potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
2 carrots
4 cloves of garlic
1 inch of ginger
1-2 jalapenos
12-14 oz fire roasted tomatoes
2 cups of red lentils
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp yellow curry or turmeric
1 can of coconut milk
10-12 oz spinach
1 Lemon
Cilantro
Vegan feta


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Steps:

1. Cook the rice according to the directions.

2. In a deep pot, sautee the onions, carrots, jalapenos, garlic, and ginger in a pan over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes.

3. Add the sweet potato and fire roasted tomatoes. Sautee for another 5-8 minutes.

4. Add the lentils and stir into the mixture. Then add 3 cups of water, stir, and bring to boil. Then lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

5. Add all of the spices, coconut milk, and spinach, and then simmer for another 5-8 minutes.

6. Once it’s cooked, add lemon juice, and stir.

7. Serve the dahl on top of a bed of rice, and top with chopped cilantro and crumbled vegan feta.