5 Easy Turkish Dinner & Iftar Menu Recipes In One Hour!

yellow lentils

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients while dried herbs are cost-effective.

Rinse yellow lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

Chop onion, carrot, and potato into small pieces.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrot and potato; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and spices; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Return to heat and stir in lemon juice; adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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