Recetas EXPRÉS! DAHL de LENTEJAS ROJAS, mi PREFERIDA!

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Green lentils maintain texture better, while brown lentils are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and richer in flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is still healthy.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme and oregano can provide similar aromatic qualities.

Chop the carrots and set aside.

In a pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat.

Add the chopped carrots and sauté until they soften.

Stir in the turmeric, cumin, ginger, curry, and sweet paprika, cooking for a minute until fragrant.

Add the crushed tomatoes and lentils to the pot, mixing well.

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Season with salt to taste before serving.

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