Lentils pack a serious nutritional punch-they’re a great source of protein, fiber, iron, and potassium. They make the perfect base for this hearty bowl, which also features creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, and sweet carrots for a filling and satisfying meal.
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Hearty Lentil And Avocado Bowl
This colorful bowl is ideal for lunch, dinner or a light snack. The recipe is also quite adjustable – you can easily add in your favorite veggies. Feel free to swap out the lentils for another type of bean to make your meal even more diverse.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- A handful of chopped cilantro
- 1 medium-sized avocado
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Instructions:
- Cook the lentils according to the package instructions. They should be soft, but not mushy. To check, take a small bite-they should be cooked thoroughly, but still have some firmness to them.
- In a hot skillet, drizzle olive oil. Add chopped onions and minced garlic and cook until they are golden brown and caramelized.
- Add in carrots, tomatoes, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils. Simmer until well-combined.
- In a bowl, serve the lentils garnished with cilantro and sliced avocado.
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