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www.RecipeFaire.com Presents:
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Spicy Curried Lentils
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by:
Barbara Ropper
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Spicy Curried Lentils Recipe places a paste of shallots, tomato paste, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, cumin and coriander into a slow cooker then adds vegetable broth, lentils, coconut milk, peas and lime juice to make this spicy lentils recipe.
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INGREDIENTS
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2 med. shallots, quartered
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1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
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1 jalapeno chile, stemmed
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4 thick slices peeled ginger
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2 cloves garlic, peeled
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2 tsp. ground cumin
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2 tsp. ground coriander
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2 c. vegetable broth
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1 1/2 c. lentils, picked over
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1 can (15 oz.) light coconut milk
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3 c. lg. cauliflower florets
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1 c. frozen peas, thawed
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1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
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Cooked basmati rice, for serving
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1/3 c. chopped shelled unsalted pistachios
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DIRECTIONS
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1:
In food processor, pulse shallots, tomato paste, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and 1/2 tsp. each salt and black pepper until mostly smooth; transfer to 7· to 8·qt. slow cooker bowl.
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2:
To same slow cooker bowl, add broth, lentils, coconut milk, and 1c. water, stirring to combine. Place cauliflower on top. Replace lid and cook on High 5 hrs. or on Low 8 hrs. or until lentils are tender.
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3:
Into slow cooker bowl, stir peas, lime juice, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Serve over rice; garnish with pistachios.
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