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Lighter Spinach and Cherry Tomato Dal

Red lentils, spinach and cherry tomatoes are simmered in a spiced vegetable stock.

Total time
30min
10 prep, 20 cook
Per serving
320kcal
17 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£2.10
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Pescatarian
Lighter Spinach and Cherry Tomato Dal

Nutrition per serving

This Lighter Spinach and Cherry Tomato Dal recipe contains 320 calories per serving, making it a light meal option. Each serving provides 17g of protein, 45g of carbohydrates, and 7g of fat, making it a good source of protein.

320kcal
Protein17g21% of calories
Carbs45g57% of calories
Fat7g21% of calories
Fibre
7.4g
Sugar
10g
Saturated fat
0.9g
Salt
1.3g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Pour the vegetable oil into a small saucepan set over a low heat.
  2. Finely chop the red onion, ginger, red chilli and garlic clove. Tip them into the pan and cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the red lentils, curry powder and whole cherry tomatoes. Continue cooking for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and leave it to simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Add a splash more stock if the pan looks dry.
  5. Stir the baby spinach into the dal. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
  6. Scatter the fresh coriander over the top just before serving.

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Lighter Spinach and Cherry Tomato Dal: questions

How long does it take to make Lighter Spinach and Cherry Tomato Dal?
This recipe takes 30 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
Is Lighter Spinach and Cherry Tomato Dal suitable for meal prep?
Lighter Spinach and Cherry Tomato Dal is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 17g of protein per serving, it's suitable for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Lighter Spinach and Cherry Tomato Dal?
The key ingredients are Vegetable Oil, Red Onion, Fresh Ginger. This recipe is part of our Indian cuisine collection.
Is Lighter Spinach and Cherry Tomato Dal healthy?
This recipe contains 320 calories per serving with 17g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian diets.
What diets is Lighter Spinach and Cherry Tomato Dal suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian diets. It provides 17g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk