Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 67

Spinach Dal

Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min · Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 tbsp diced serrano or jalapeño pepper
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 ½ cups dry red lentils, rinsed well
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 14 oz coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

1. Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pot over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
2. Add the broth, onion, chili, and tomato, and cook 5-7 minutes until the onion softens.
3. Stir in the turmeric, ginger, lentils, broth, coconut milk, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils break down.
5. Stir in the spinach until wilted, then finish with lemon juice, coriander, and red pepper flakes.

Highlights: 20g fibre, 15.1mg iron and 1,634mg potassium per serving.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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