Diabetes-friendly breakfast

Spiced Lentil Porridge

Name: Spiced Lentil Porridge
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: south asian
Ingredients: ½ cup red lentils (rinsed); 2 cups water; ½ cup coconut milk (light); ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; ½ teaspoon coriander powder; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)

Warm, savory lentil porridge with aromatic spices.

Prep 10 minCook 20 minServes 2

Nutrition per serving

25g

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Fat

210

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

½ cup red lentils (rinsed)
2 cups water
½ cup coconut milk (light)
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon coriander powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)

Method

1
Heat olive oil in a pot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2
Add lentils, water, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil.
3
Stir in coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
4
Simmer until lentils are soft, about 15 minutes.
5
Garnish with cilantro before serving.

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