# Red lentil dal

URL: https://gocutline.com/recipes/red-lentil-dal/

Red lentil dal has about 350 kcal and 22 g of protein per serving, takes 35 minutes and serves 4. Plant protein, cheap, and done in one pot.

| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 60 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Time | 35 minutes |
| Serves | 4 |

## Ingredients
- 300 g red lentils
- 1 onion
- 1 can chopped tomatoes (400 g)
- 200 g spinach
- 1 tbsp oil
- Garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, garam masala

## Steps
1. Fry the onion, garlic and ginger in the oil for 5 minutes, then the spices for 1.
2. Add the lentils, the tomatoes and 900 ml water. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring now and then.
3. Stir in the spinach until it wilts. Season.

## Make it a block
Serve with rice to make the protein complete. [Add it to your week in Cutline](https://app.gocutline.com/?lib=recipes/red-lentil-dal): the recipe goes into the block, so it is there when the block starts.

*Calories and macros are approximate: calculated from standard values per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central) for the ingredients as listed. Brands differ.*

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