Reshape

Dirty Lentils

Download
These savory “dirty” lentils are a powerhouse of plant-based nutrition—packed with protein, fiber, and anti-inflammatory ingredients to keep you feeling your best. Rich, hearty, and full of bold flavor, they’re delicious on their own, served over rice or quinoa, or piled onto a bun for a next-level lentil sloppy joe. However you enjoy them, this dish is pure comfort with a nutritious twist!
TIME1h
SERVES6-8 People
INGREDIENTS
  • 3 tablespoons ghee
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seed
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons coriander, ground
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 medium yellow onion, small dice
  • 1 medium leek, thinly sliced
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh jalapeño, minced
  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 1 cup black lentils
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 cups oat milk, or other unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 2 cups shredded kale
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, rough chop
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
SHOPPING LIST
  • 3 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 bottle extra virgin oil
  • 1 jar cumin seed
  • 1 jar chili powder
  • 1 jar coriander, ground
  • 1 jar garam masala
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 medium leek
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 nob fresh ginger
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 bag green lentils
  • 1 bag black lentils
  • 1 container almond milk or other unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 bunch shredded kale
  • 1 bunch flat leaf parsley
  • salt
EQUIPMENT
  • Large heavy bottomed pot with cover
STEP 1
Measure all spices, placing in small bowl. Prep onion, leek, garlic, ginger and jalapeño.
STEP 2
In large thick bottomed pot, heat ghee and olive oil on medium. Add spice mixture, essentially toasting for 30-60 seconds.
STEP 3
Then add onion, leek, garlic, ginger and jalapeño. Let cook for 3-5 minutes until alliums are tender.
STEP 4
Add lentils to pot with water, non-dairy milk + tomato paste. Mix well and let cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
STEP 5
Make sure to occasionally stir. Finish with kale, parsley and salt.
Explore moreDiscover All

Lazy Lentil Soup

Reshape

Of all the beans, lentils are the easiest and quickest to cook. You really don’t have to do much to them for a great-tasting dish. And they are packed with protein and other cherished nourishment.

Golicious Granola

Reshape

This granola is my answer to a healthy breakfast, whether it is served plain or with milk or yogurt. It also more than suffices as a snack. Why “golicious”? Well, when my son Jack was little, he couldn’t say delicious.