Best Tandoori Turkey Cutlets With Lentils Recipes

SPICED LENTILS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Bring 1 cup red or yellow lentils, 4 cups water, a pinch of turmeric and a 1-inch piece chopped ginger to a boil; simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Whisk vigorously; season with salt. Cook 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 sliced garlic cloves and 2 to 3 dried red chiles in a skillet with 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat, 2 minutes. Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Stir into the lentils with some chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 136 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 7.5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 2 grams

PERFECT LENTILS

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Lentils don't require soaking like other dried legumes, making them ideal for an easy weeknight meal or pantry cleanout dish. The key to tender and intact (not mushy) lentils is to cook them at a gentle simmer -- and resist the urge to stir! The following method works equally well for green, French Le Puy, brown or beluga lentils. But it's not a good match for red and yellow lentils, which usually come split and cook faster.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup green, French Le Puy, brown or beluga lentils, rinsed and picked over
1/2 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Steps:

Place the lentils, onion, garlic and bay leaf in a medium saucepan and cover with about 3 inches of cold water (see Cook's Note). Bring to a medium boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and very gently simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are tender, about 22 to 26 minutes. Discard the onion, garlic and bay leaf and then drain the lentils. Season with salt and pepper and serve as a simple side dish. Or refrigerate them unseasoned to keep on hand for topping salads or folding into rice for an easy pilaf.
Serving Suggestion:
Cook 1/3 cup each of small-diced carrots, celery and onions in 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Gently fold the vegetables into the cooked lentils along with 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and 2 teaspoons kosher salt.