Curried Lentil Spread Gi Jane Recipe


Submitted by gi-jane

Makes 1 serving


A vegetarian pate

Ingredients
2 oz red lentils
2 oz carrot, grated
2 oz onion, finely chopped
1 tsp olive oil
1 pinch of cumin seeds
1 pinch ground coriander
1 pinch turmeric
1 pinch chili powder, OR
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 tablespoon (fresh) coriander, chopped
Directions
  1. Place the lentils in a small saucepan with 200mls water and bring to the boil.

  2. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, turn off the heat and allow to sit for 5 more minutes.

  3. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan and add the finely chopped onion. Cook until golden and then add the curry spices/powder and cook for another minute

  4. Drain the cooked lentils well and mash with a fork. Add the grated carrot, cooked onion and chopped coriander

  5. Refrigerate overnight then use as a savoury spread in sandwiches or on toast

Categories

Main Dish, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 177.5g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
292
Calories from Fat
49
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
5.5g
8%
Saturated Fat
0.7g
4%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
50mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates
45.8g
15%
Dietary Fiber
20.4g
82%
Sugars
6.3g
Protein
16.0g
Vitamin A 194% Vitamin C 18%
Calcium 7% Iron 29%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Very low in sodium
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • High in manganese
  • High in thiamin
  • Very high in vitamin A
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