Spiced Lentil and Cauliflower Mash
A flavorful and satisfying spiced lentil and cauliflower mash, perfect for a high-protein, low-calorie meal in just under 20 minutes.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
370
Calories
Macros · per serving
32g protein
60g carbs
8g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 2 cups green lentils
- 1 cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the green lentils under cool water and set aside.
- 2
Cut the cauliflower into florets and set aside.
- 3
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- 4
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- 5
Add cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika to the pot, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add lentils and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 10-12 minutes until lentils are tender.
- 7
Meanwhile, in a separate pot, steam the cauliflower florets until tender, about 7-8 minutes.
- 8
Once the lentils are cooked, season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Using a masher or immersion blender, mash the cooked cauliflower until smooth.
- 10
Fold the mashed cauliflower into the lentil mixture.
- 11
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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