Quick Red Lentil & Chickpea Bowl

Serves 1
tiktok.com

Directions

  1. 1Add oil to a pan.
  2. 2Add chopped red onion and ginger to the pan and mix.
  3. 3Add salt, curry powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder to the pan and mix.
  4. 4Add tomato paste to the pan and mix.
  5. 5Add canned tomatoes to the pan and mix.
  6. 6Add red lentils to the pan and mix.
  7. 7Add vegetable stock to the pan and mix.
  8. 8Add chickpeas and bay leaf to the pan and mix.
  9. 9Add nutritional yeast to the pan and mix.
  10. 10Squeeze half a lemon into the mixture and mix.
  11. 11Drizzle with tahini.
  12. 12Garnish with fresh coriander and red chili.

Ingredients

  • Red onion
  • Ginger
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • Curry powder
  • Cumin powder
  • Turmeric powder
  • Red chili powder
  • Tomato paste
  • Canned tomatoes
  • Red lentils
  • Vegetable stock
  • Chickpeas
  • Bay leaf
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Lemon
  • Coriander
  • Tahini
  • Red chili
  • Black sesame seeds

Equipment

PanSpoonPlateMeasuring cup

Tips

  • Lentils are an amazing nutritional powerhouse and they contain around 18g of plant protein per cup.
  • When paired with chickpeas or served with bread/quinoa, you'll be eating a meal containing all nine essential amino acids.
  • Essential amino acids are crucial for muscle tissue growth and repair if you're strength training.
Quick Red Lentil & Chickpea Bowl | Clip Recipe