Spiced red lentils | Arthritis Friendly Recipes

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Brown lentils are often less expensive and widely available.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until the onion softens.

Add water and cook until it evaporates, about 5 minutes.

Stir in paprika, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in lentils.

Add vegetable broth and coconut milk and mix well to combine all the ingredients.

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.

Let simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender.

Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice.

Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

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