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Creamy "Marry Me" Lentils

This creamy and delicious lentil dish is the perfect solution for a comforting meal that will impress your loved ones.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup lentils (green or brown)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup coconut milk (the secret to creaminess)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat up the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Toss in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes until everything is tender and aromatic.
  4. Stir in the lentils, cumin, and paprika. Cook for an additional minute.
  5. Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  6. Once lentils are cooked, stir in the coconut milk and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to suit your taste.
  8. Serve hot, topped with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

Substitutions: Use cream or yogurt instead of coconut milk if preferred. You can use canned lentils to save time; just rinse and add them after the broth. This dish tastes even better the next day.