Garam Masala Lentils & Potatoes

from Family Circle

Garam Masala Lentils & Potatoes
Servings: 6 Prep 15 mins Cook 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
  • 1 1/2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 onions, peeled and chopped
  • 1 14 1/2 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 yellow or red peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Make It

1. In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups water, lentils, potatoes, onions, diced tomatoes, salt, garam masala, cumin and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 35 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add yellow peppers and simmer an additional 5 minutes.

2. Stir in cilantro and sprinkle almonds over top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 475, Fat, total (g): 10, chol. (mg): , sat. fat (g): 1, carb. (g): 75, fiber (g): 22, pro. (g): 27, sodium (mg): 786, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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