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Red Lentil with Oven-Roasted Broccoli

Fragrant Red Lentil with Oven-Roasted Broccoli

Fragrant Red Lentil with Oven-Roasted Broccoli is a perfect vegan gluten-free main course. Easy to make and very delicious.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hungarian, Indian
Keyword: broccoli, red lentil, vegetarian
Servings: 2 people
Author: Myreille

Ingredients

Oven-Roasted Broccoli

  • 1 small broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt

Fragrant Red Lentil

  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 4-5 cloves garlic (fine diced)
  • 2 teaspoons ginger (fresh, grated)
  • ½ teaspoon crushed chili
  • 250 grams red lentils
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • sunflower (or canola) oil
  • salt

Instructions

Oven-Roasted Broccoli

  • Preheat the oven to 190℃ (375°F) and linea baking tray with baking paper.
  • Spread the broccoli florets in a single layer on the baking tray. Sprinkle fine them with olive oil.
  • Bake them for about 20 minutes or until the edges are golden and lightly browned and the stems are crisp-tender.

Fragrant Red Lentil

  • Wash the red lentils 3-4 times and soak it until prep all the other ingredients.
  • In a medium pan heat oil and add diced onion. Sauté it for about 40 seconds.
  • Add the garlic, ginger and crushed chilli. Cook it for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the red lentils and 2 cups water. Add salt and stir it well. Bring to a boil, cover it with lid and simmer until lentils are soft, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve it warm with Roasted Broccoli.