Description
Creamy Marry Me Lentils is a hearty and comforting vegetarian dish that combines tender lentils with a rich coconut milk or cream sauce, flavored with aromatic spices. This recipe is a must-try for lentil lovers looking for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Lentils:
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Liquid and Garnish:
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add spices: Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes (if using) for 1 minute.
- Cook lentils: Add lentils, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Finish with cream: Stir in coconut milk or cream, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until creamy.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked chickpeas or top with feta cheese.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice.
- Adjust chili flakes to taste for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
