Diabetes-friendly lunch

East African Lentil Stew

Name: East African Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: east african
Ingredients: 200 grams lentils (rinsed); 2 pieces carrot (diced); 2 pieces tomato (chopped); 100 grams spinach (fresh); 200 ml coconut milk; 1 teaspoon cumin (ground); 1 teaspoon coriander (ground); 1 teaspoon ginger (grated); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil

A hearty stew with lentils and vegetables.

Prep 15 minCook 30 minServes 4

Nutrition per serving

34g

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

12g

Protein

12g

Fat

280

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

200 grams lentils (rinsed)
2 pieces carrot (diced)
2 pieces tomato (chopped)
100 grams spinach (fresh)
200 ml coconut milk
1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1 teaspoon coriander (ground)
1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1
Heat olive oil in a pot.
2
Add ginger and spices, sauté briefly.
3
Add carrots and tomatoes, cook until soft.
4
Stir in lentils and coconut milk.
5
Simmer until lentils are tender.
6
Add spinach, cook until wilted.
7
Season with salt and serve.

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