Incredibly delicious way to cook lentils! Easy breakfast or dinner recipe!

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas cook faster and have a similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Water is a cost-effective base, and homemade broth can enhance flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can add flavor at a lower cost.

Rinse 7oz | 200g | 1 cup red lentils with water and set aside.

Add olive oil to the pan.

Add 1 chopped onion to the pan.

Add 1 grated medium carrot to the pan and mix well; fry over medium heat for about 3 minutes.

Dice 1 celery stick and add to the pan.

Mince 1 garlic clove and add to the pan; cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes.

Add the rinsed lentils to the pan.

Add 7oz | 200g | 1 cup chopped tomatoes to the pan.

Season with 1/2 tsp Italian herbs.

Add 16fl oz | 450ml | 2 cups vegetable stock or water to the pan.

Cook over medium heat with the lid on for about 20 minutes.

In a separate pot, combine 3oz | 75g | 1/3 cup sugar with 2tbsp water and allow sugar to melt and bring to a boil.

Add 2oz | 50g | 1/2 cup walnuts to the pot and caramelise for about 5 minutes.

Let the walnuts cool down on a parchment lined plate.

Add freshly chopped parsley to the lentil pan and mix.

Serve with dairy-free feta and caramelised walnuts.

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