Lentils with Mushrooms
This easy lentils with mushrooms recipe is a healthy one pan vegetarian dinner made with green lentils, mushrooms, and warm spices. Perfect for a quick vegan weeknight meal.
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INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup carrot, diced small
- ½ pounds cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup dry green lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for sautéing
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- fresh cilantro, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Rinse the lentils and cook them according to package instructions.1 cup dry green lentils
- Heat a large skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil: add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.½ cup onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons garlic
- Add the carrot and cook for 3–4 minutes.½ cup carrot
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.½ pounds cremini mushrooms
- Add all the spices, mix well, and cook for 1 more minute.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the cooked lentils, mix everything together, and heat for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro.fresh cilantro
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NOTES
Green lentils hold their shape best for this recipe.
• Let mushrooms brown to develop deeper flavor.
• Fresh cilantro adds brightness at the end.
• Let mushrooms brown to develop deeper flavor.
• Fresh cilantro adds brightness at the end.
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NUTRITION
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 316mgPotassium: 812mgFiber: 16gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2831IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 4mg
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