Carrot-Lentil Daal

Serves 7
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Directions

  1. 1Set a large pot over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil.
  2. 2Set a large pot over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil.
  3. 3Set a large pot over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil.
  4. 4Once oil is hot, add onions, sauteeing until fragrant and softened.
  5. 5Once oil is hot, add onions, sauteeing until fragrant and softened.
  6. 6Once oil is hot, add onions, sauteeing until fragrant and softened.
  7. 7Add celery and garlic, sauteeing another 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8Add celery and garlic, sauteeing another 2-3 minutes.
  9. 9Add celery and garlic, sauteeing another 2-3 minutes.
  10. 10Add seasonings, mixing well among vegetables.
  11. 11Add seasonings, mixing well among vegetables.
  12. 12Add seasonings, mixing well among vegetables.
  13. 13Add lentils, chicken stock, and carrots.
  14. 14Add lentils, chicken stock, and carrots.
  15. 15Add lentils, chicken stock, and carrots.
  16. 16Turn heat to high and bring to a boil.
  17. 17Turn heat to high and bring to a boil.
  18. 18Turn heat to high and bring to a boil.
  19. 19Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  20. 20Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  21. 21Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  22. 22While pot simmers, shred the chicken and cook the rice.
  23. 23While pot simmers, shred the chicken and cook the rice.
  24. 24While pot simmers, shred the chicken and cook the rice.
  25. 25Once lentils are soft, blend mixture until smooth.
  26. 26Once lentils are soft, blend mixture until smooth.
  27. 27Once lentils are soft, blend mixture until smooth.
  28. 28Add milk, and salt to taste.
  29. 29Add milk, and salt to taste.
  30. 30Add milk, and salt to taste.
  31. 31Add kale, chicken, and finish with lemon juice.
  32. 32Add kale, chicken, and finish with lemon juice.
  33. 33Add kale, chicken, and finish with lemon juice.
  34. 34Assemble among 7 containers with rice, topping with cilantro if desired.
  35. 35Assemble among 7 containers with rice, topping with cilantro if desired.
  36. 36Assemble among 7 containers with rice, topping with cilantro if desired.
  37. 37Enjoy!
  38. 38Enjoy!
  39. 39Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded with skin removed
  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded with skin removed
  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded with skin removed
  • 14 ml olive oil
  • 14 ml olive oil
  • 14 ml olive oil
  • 475 g carrots, roughly chopped
  • 475 g carrots, roughly chopped
  • 475 g carrots, roughly chopped
  • 350 g yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 350 g yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 350 g yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 175 g celery, roughly chopped
  • 175 g celery, roughly chopped
  • 175 g celery, roughly chopped
  • 255 g lentils
  • 255 g lentils
  • 255 g lentils
  • 280 g white rice, washed
  • 280 g white rice, washed
  • 280 g white rice, washed
  • 48 oz chicken or vegetable stock
  • 48 oz chicken or vegetable stock
  • 48 oz chicken or vegetable stock
  • 100 g spinach-kale mix
  • 100 g spinach-kale mix
  • 100 g spinach-kale mix
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp tumeric
  • 0.5 tsp tumeric
  • 0.5 tsp tumeric
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 6 oz milk
  • 6 oz milk
  • 6 oz milk
  • 1 Juice of 1 lemon juice
  • 1 Juice of 1 lemon juice
  • 1 Juice of 1 lemon juice
  • 1 Vibe of salt and pepper
  • 1 Vibe of salt and pepper
  • 1 Vibe of salt and pepper
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Equipment

large potcontainers

Tips

  • Meals should keep well over ~5 days.
  • The daal is even better after resting overnight.