Budget-Friendly Lentil Stew | Gut-Friendly, Easy and Delicious!

Описание: Hearty, comforting, and full of warming spices. Perfect for cosy evenings. Recipe is below - just press more to view 💚
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RECIPES IN VIDEO:
Golden Lentil & Butternut Squash Stew

(Complete instructions within the ingredients list before starting the method)
Serves 4
Ingredients:
300g dried green lentils, washed and soaked for 1 hour (~1 ½ cups)
1 medium leek, finely sliced and washed
1 onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick or ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ large butternut squash, peeled and diced, 2cm cube roughly (about 3 cups)
3 medium garlic cloves, zested or finely chopped
20g fresh ginger, zested or finely chopped (about 2 tbsp)
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp tomato purée (about ⅛ cup)
1–1.2 litres vegetable stock (about 4–5 cups)
Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 tbsp)
1 tsp tamari (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the crispy onions:
2 onions, white or red, finely sliced (about 2 cups sliced)
1 tbsp cornflour (about 8 g or 1 tbsp)
2 tbsp oil (one with a high smoke point, about 30 ml or ⅛ cup)

Method:
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a splash of water or oil, followed by the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Then add the onion and leek for 8-10 minutes until softened and caramalised.
Stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly to release the flavours.
Next add the tomato puree, turmeric and coriander and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add the diced butternut squash, soaked lentils, and vegetable stock. Stir well to combine.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and squash are tender.
Stir in the lemon juice and tamari (if using). Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
Remove the bay leaf and cinnamon stick before serving. Enjoy on its own, or with rice, flatbread, or a spoonful of coconut yogurt.

For the crispy onions:

Add the onions to a bowl and sprinkle over the cornflour. Use your hands to coat the onions in the flour.
Place a frying pan over a medium-heat. Add the oil and once hot add in your onions.
Fry the onions until golden and crispy, turning every 30 seconds or so. Season with salt halfway through the cooking process.
After around 4-6 minutes remove the onions onto kitchen roll to absorb any excess oil.


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