CILANTRO LENTILS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

Combine the lentils, 6 cups water, the tomato, ginger, turmeric, cayenne and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, vigorously whisking occasionally, until the lentils are broken up and the mixture is thick, about 45 minutes.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute; stir into the lentils along with the cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 117 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 2 grams