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Masala Lentils

Lentils cooked in a masala sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Masala Paste

  • 1½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1½ teaspoon coriander
  • 1-3 teaspoons red pepper flakes*
  • 1 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garam marsala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup packed cilantro leaves
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  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup masala paste
  • 1 - 29 ounce can of stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup lentils
  • 2 - 3 handfuls spinach

Instructions

Paste

  1. In a small food processor, add red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, garam marsala, and salt and pulse. Give a couple pulse to incorporate. Next, add avocado oil, tomato paste, and cilantro leaves. Pulse until paste forms and everything is well incorporated. Set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt coconut oil and add diced onion, cooking until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add in minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
  3. Stir in masala paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, then stir in stewed tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir together and bring to a boil.
  4. Add in lentils and reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring often, until lentils are tender, 20-25 minutes. Finish by folding in the spinach.
  5. Serve and enjoy!