Lentil Curry Stew

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You asked so I will put a couple recipes up for you. This is a simple & easy way to make a lentil dish. Lentils are a great source of fiber & protien! they have no sulfar which is the gas causing element in other legumes....so eat all you want and you wont gas your partner This is a vegetarian recipe BUT you can add all kinds of cooked meats!


INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small cauliflower (2 pounds) cut into florets
3/4 pound all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Madras
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped, with their juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, for serving (optional)
1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed

PREPARATION
1. In 5-quart Dutch oven or large saucepan with lid, heat oil over low heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute or until garlic is tender. Stir in bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently 5 minutes or until tender.

2. Stir in cauliflower, potatoes, lentils, curry powder, cumin, coriander, and cook 2 minutes or until well coated.

3. Add tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and 1 3/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook 30 minutes, or until lentils are cooked through and vegetables are tender.

4. Stir in peas and cook 1 minute, or until heated through. Divide curry evenly among plates and top each serving with yogurt if desired.



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