Recipe Information
| Servings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Cook Time | 40 mins |
| Total Time | 50 mins |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry brown or red lentils
- 1 small cabbage head
- 1 can (8 oz) navy beans
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 carrot, cubed
- 1 cup okra, diced
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the brown or red lentils and set them aside.
Step 2
Chop the vegetables and cut the cabbage into large pieces.
Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the celery and garlic for about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, cabbage, carrot, and okra. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Stir in the lentils, navy beans, water, salt, turmeric, cayenne, and garam masala. Mix well.
Step 6
Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
Step 7
Serve topped with freshly chopped herbs. This hearty lentil meal is packed with plant-based goodness and makes a wholesome, satisfying dinner.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 263 |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5g |
| Carbs | 48.8g |
| Protein | 13.5g |
| Fiber | 15.1g |
Cost Information
| Cost / Serving | $1.45 |
|---|---|
| Cost Tier | Medium ($1.00–$1.75) |
