Red Lentil Bowls with Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
For the Red Lentils
-
1
inch
ginger
-
4
cloves
garlic
-
1
tablespoon
canola oil
-
1
small
sweet yellow onion, diced
-
2
large
carrots, peeled and diced
-
1
teaspoon
whole cumin seeds
-
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
2
tablespoons
tomato paste
-
1
tablespoon
gochujang
-
2
teaspoons
garam masala
-
¼
teaspoon
turmeric
-
14.5
ounce
can petite diced tomatoes with juices
-
13.5
ounce
can coconut milk
-
1 ¼
cups
vegetable broth
-
¾
cup
red lentils
-
3-4
handfuls
spinach (optional)
-
1
small
lime
-
to taste
fresh chopped cilantro
-
for serving
cooked quinoa or rice
Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas
-
1
tablespoon
canola oil
-
1
large head
cauliflower, cut into florets
-
15
ounce
can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-
¾
teaspoon
garam masala
-
½
teaspoon
ground cumin
-
¼
teaspoon
kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and toss cauliflower florets and chickpeas with oil, garam masala, ground cumin, and salt, then transfer to a sheet pan.
- Roast the mixture for 25 to 30 minutes until the florets are golden and tender.
- Grate the ginger and garlic into a paste and sauté onion, carrots, garlic, ginger, and salt in oil until the onions are golden.
- Add tomato paste, gochujang, garam masala, turmeric, and ground cumin, and toast for a minute.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth, then bring to a simmer.
- Add lentils, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in spinach, cilantro, and lime juice, then serve over quinoa topped with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
5 servings
Calories
545
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
89g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
567mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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