Green Lentil and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A quick and hearty green lentil stir-fry packed with vegetables and seasoned with simple spices, perfect for a satisfying budget-friendly meal.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
250
Calories
Macros · per serving
12g protein
42g carbs
5g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 cup green lentils
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 carrot
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ground black pepper — to taste
- salt — to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the green lentils under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 2
While the lentils are cooking, dice the onion, peel and slice the carrots, and finely chop the garlic.
- 3
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add the sliced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add the cooked lentils and frozen peas to the pan, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the soy sauce, and season with black pepper and salt to taste. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- 7
Serve hot as a savory main dish.
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