Lentil Hotpot

A hearty and nutritious single-serving lentil hotpot with vegetables, perfect for a warming meal.

Total time
50min
20 prep, 30 cook
Per serving
497kcal
22 g protein
Difficulty
Moderate
Ingredients
£1.86
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Pescatarian
Lentil Hotpot

Nutrition per serving

This Lentil Hotpot recipe contains 497 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 22g of protein, 63g of carbohydrates, and 16g of fat, making it a good source of protein.

497kcal
Protein22g18% of calories
Carbs63g52% of calories
Fat16g30% of calories
Fibre
9.9g
Sugar
13.7g
Saturated fat
2.5g
Salt
2.4g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Step 1: Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Step 2: Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery stalk.
  3. Step 3: Mince the garlic cloves.
  4. Step 4: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Step 5: Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pan. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  6. Step 6: Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Step 7: Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable stock, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  8. Step 8: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
  9. Step 9: Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
  10. Step 10: Serve the lentil hotpot warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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Lentil Hotpot: questions

How long does it take to make Lentil Hotpot?
This recipe takes 50 minutes in total - 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
Is Lentil Hotpot suitable for meal prep?
Lentil Hotpot is a moderate-level recipe that's great for lunch or dinner. With 22g of protein per serving, it's suitable for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Lentil Hotpot?
The key ingredients are Red Lentils, Onion, Carrot. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
Is Lentil Hotpot healthy?
This recipe contains 497 calories per serving with 22g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian diets.
What diets is Lentil Hotpot suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian diets. It provides 22g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk