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Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)
12 ingredients
25 min + 50 min
4 servings
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"This recipe can be eaten as a main or side dish. The key to developing the flavor (and not missing the meat) is caramelizing and developing deep browning of the onions and carrots. In the Caribbean, cooks call this 'burning' the onions."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
374
Calories
12g
Protein
14g
Fat
53g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Lentil | 1/2 cup cooked (99g) | 115 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 fresh chile pepper, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth, divided
- 1 cup lentils
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
Directions
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