Ingredients
1
tbsp olive oil, divided
1
medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1
tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
4
cups organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
1
cup dried small red lentils
1
(14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4
cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
2.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; cook 2 minutes or until charred. Carefully turn over onion, and cook an additional 4 minutes or until blackened and charred. Remove from heat. Coarsely chop; set aside.
3.
Combine mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and clove in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 1/2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Combine mustard mixture, cinnamon, cardamom, and chile in spice or coffee grinder. Pulse until ground.
4.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute. Stir in spices; sauté 1 minute. Add broth, lentils, and tomato to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; add onion, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and juice.
5.
Nutritional Information
9.
2.8g (sat 0.3g,mono 1.6g,poly 0.3g)