Dinner

Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce is for Dinner.

Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce are:

31TBS canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 piece fresh ginger (2" long), peeled and finely grated
Coarse salt
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp garam masala (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
26 oz best-quality store-bought tomato sauce
2 cans (20 oz each) cooked lentils, rinsed and drained
2 TBS fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish (optional)
Cooked brown basmati (or other long-grain brown) rice, for serving

Here is how you make Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and ginger; season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds. Add tomato sauce, lentils, and 1 cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; season with salt. Serve lentil mixture with rice; garnish with more cilantro, if desired. Serves 6Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOLLY2977.

The nutritional information for Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 242.9

• Total Fat: 3.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 860.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 42.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 13.7 g
• Protein: 14.6 g

Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce is Indian cuisine.