Veggies and Lentils in Peanut Sauce

Veggies and Lentils in Peanut Sauce. Easy weeknight meal. Yes, add lentils to Thai Peanut Butter Sauce! Use other nut butters. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Yeast-free Corn-free Recipe

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You know what goes well with that delicious peanut sauce, yes lentils! Red lentils cook up super quick. Meanwhile, stir fry some veggies, blend up the peanut sauce, throw everything in the same skillet and serve unsuspecting people! Serve over rice or grains of choice or wide noodles of choice. You want to pick up as much sauce as possible!

You know this was coming right? Lentils in everything! Lentils are much easier to digest and ready within minutes. You can also make this with cooked brown lentils, cooked chickpeas etc. Simmer in the sauce longer so the bigger beans pick up the flavors. Or add Tofu or steamed tempeh and simmer for a bit. 

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Veggies and Lentils in Peanut Sauce

Veggies and Lentils in Peanut Sauce. Easy weeknight meal. Yes, add lentils to Thai Peanut Butter Sauce! Use other nut butters. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Yeast-free Corn-free Recipe

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Main

Cuisine: Thai

Servings: 2

Calories: 590kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

For the peanut or almond sauce:

• 4 tbsp or more peanut butter or almond butter I usually use almond butter
• 2 inch piece of fresh ginger coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or use coconut aminos to make soy-free
• 1 to 2 tsp (1 or 2 tsp) lime juice
• zest of 1/2 a kaffir lime or regular lime
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) tamarind concentrate optional
• 2 to 3 teaspoons (2 to 3 tsp) Sriracha sauce or asian chili sauce to taste
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more cayenne
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) salt
• 1 Tbsp or more sugar
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) sesame oil
• 1 cup (226 ml) coconut milk

For the lentils:

• 1/2 cup (96 g) masoor dal, quick cooking split lentils washed and drained
• 1.5 cups (375 ml) water

For the Veggies:

• 2 tsp oil
• 1/3 cup (4.67 g) sliced red or white onion
• 1/2 cup (74.5 g) thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup (32 g) sliced carrots
• half a zucchini thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp fresh basil sliced

Instructions

• Blend all the ingredients under peanut sauce until smooth. Taste and adjust salt, sweet and spice if needed. Keep aside.
• Cook the lentils in 1.5 cups of water with a dash of salt and sugar, over medium heat for 10 minutes. The lentils will cook to just about done. If they are crunchy, cook a minute or so longer. Drain and keep aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add bell peppers and carrots and cook for another 2 minutes, Add in the zucchini and basil. Add some baby greens like spinach if you like.
• Add the peanut sauce and mix well. Add the lentils and mix in. Reduce heat to medium and bring the sauce to a boil. About 4 minutes.
• Taste and adjust salt, sweet and spice. Check if the lentils are cooked to preference. Cook longer for softer lentils. Take off heat. Cover and let sit for another few minutes. Garnish with pepper flakes or cayenne and serve over rice, grains or wide noodles of choice.

Notes

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Veggies and Lentils in Peanut Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 590 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Fat 31g48%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Sodium 844mg37%

Potassium 1023mg29%

Carbohydrates 56g19%

Fiber 20g83%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 4130IU83%

Vitamin C 68.9mg84%

Calcium 168mg17%

Iron 5.2mg29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.