Lentil Dahl with Rice
A UK lunch recipe with 700 kcal and 32g of protein per serving, costing roughly £1.70 to make.
700kcal
32gProtein
89gCarbs (est.)
24gFat (est.)
£1.70Per serving
Ingredients
- red lentils100g
- basmati rice75g, uncooked
- light coconut milk150ml
- turmeric1 tsp
- garlic2 cloves, minced
Method
- Rinse the lentils, then simmer with turmeric and garlic in water until soft, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and simmer a further 5 minutes until creamy.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to packet instructions.
- Serve the dahl over the rice.
Meal-prep note
Freezes exceptionally well — make a double batch and freeze half in portions for a genuinely ready meal later.
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