Lentils and Eggplant Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Egg plant | 2 Large, peeled and cubed | |
| Lentils | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), washed and soaked | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pomegranate molasses | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Cilantro | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), julienned | |
| Ginger | 1 Teaspoon, minced | |
| Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Cumin powder | 2 Tablespoon | |
| For slurry | ||
| Water | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Corn starch | 2 Tablespoon | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 284 Calories from Fat 57
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g9.8%
Saturated Fat 0.83 g4.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 335.7 mg14%
Total Carbohydrates 44 g14.7%
Dietary Fiber 20.2 g80.6%
Sugars 4.6 g
Protein 14 g28.1%
Vitamin A 3.1% Vitamin C 10.1%
Calcium 7.1% Iron 31%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a large pot add in the lentils and eggplant. Cook for 25 minutes.
2. Season with salt and black pepper. Add in the pomegranate molasses and stir well.
3. Meanwhile make the corn-starch slurry by mixing corn starch and water.
4. Add in the slurry into the lentils while stirring continuously. Cover the pot and cook on low heat.
5. In a sauce pan pour in the olive oil, add in the ginger and cilantro and stir fry.
6. Mix the cilantro mixture into the lentil and stir well.
7. Season with cumin powder and stir well.
SERVING
8. Garnish lentils with onions and serve with pita breads.
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