Best Warm Red Lentil Dal With Pita Chips Recipes

Spicy Red Lentil Dal With Pita Wedges image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup small dried red lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 (6 inch) pita bread, each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

Combine broth and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat; cover and set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mustard seeds, and red pepper, and cook 5 minutes or until onions are tender and seeds begin to pop, stirring constantly.
Add cumin, turmeric, coriander, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add tomato paste, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add lentils, coconut milk, and salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in juice.
Cool to room temperature. Serve dal with pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 488.3, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 14.8

Warm Lentil Salad with Poached Eggs image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon country Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/3 cups French green lentils
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
2 celery stalks, cut into a 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
1 medium onion, cut into a 1/4-inch dice (2 cups)
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems trimmed and cut into a 1/4-inch dice (1 1/4 cups), leaves thinly sliced crosswise
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
Easy Poached Eggs, for serving

Steps:

In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified; set aside.
In a saucepan, cover lentils with at least 2 inches cold water; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, 18 to 22 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and chard stems. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but do not develop color, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in chard leaves and continue cooking until leaves collapse and become tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl with lentils. Immediately drizzle with dressing and toss to evenly coat. Let cool slightly, 10 minutes. Fold in goat cheese, almonds, and parsley. Serve warm, with eggs on top.