Red Lentil Hotpot with Potato Crust
A hearty and satisfying dish featuring red lentils in a flavorful sauce, topped with a crispy potato crust.
Ingredients
| ¾ | cup red lentils |
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| 5 | medium potatoes |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
| 2 | medium onions, chopped |
| 2 | medium carrots, chopped |
| 3 | stalks celery, chopped |
| 3 | garlic cloves, crushed |
| 1 | teaspoon hot curry powder |
| 5 | medium ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped |
| 3 | tablespoons tomato paste |
| 1 | large vegetable stock cube, crumbled |
| 1 | cup water |
| 2 | tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
| 15 | g butter, melted |
| ¼ | teaspoon paprika |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by adding red lentils to a large saucepan of boiling water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. |
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| 2. | Once done, drain the lentils well. |
| 3. | Boil or steam the medium potatoes in their skins until they are tender. Set them aside for later. |
| 4. | In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and crushed garlic. |
| 5. | Continue to stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent. |
| 6. | Stir in hot curry powder and cook for an additional 1 minute. |
| 7. | Add the peeled and chopped tomatoes, crumbled vegetable stock cube, water, and tomato paste. |
| 8. | Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover the saucepan. |
| 9. | Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender. |
| 10. | Stir in chopped fresh parsley and the cooked lentils. |
| 11. | Spoon the mixture into a large ovenproof dish with about an 8 cup capacity. |
| 12. | Slice the cooked potatoes and arrange them over the lentil mixture. |
| 13. | Brush the potato slices with melted butter, sprinkle with paprika, and bake in a moderate oven (190C) for approximately 50 minutes until the crust is golden brown. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 469.2 kcal |
| Protein | 17.5 g |
| Fat | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 86.7 g |
| Fiber | 14.6 g |
| Sugar | 11.9 g |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița