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Easy Lentil Dinner with Carrots

Easy Lentil Dinner with Carrots

A quick and nutritious lentil dinner featuring tender carrots and spices.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentils Rinsed and drained
  • 2 medium carrots Chopped into small pieces
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 tsp cumin Ground
  • 1 tsp thyme Dried
  • 0.5 tsp paprika Smoked or sweet
  • 0.5 tsp salt To taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper Freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  • Add carrots and cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are soft.
  • Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, consider squeezing a bit of lemon juice before serving.