Creamy Marry Me Lentils: The Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
Experience the comfort and depth of flavor in this creamy dish that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft.
- Add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- Add coconut milk, salt, and pepper; stir until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the lentils sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Pair with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Creamy Marry Me Lentils, comfort food, easy recipes