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10) One-pot ground chicken and lentil curry

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup dried brown or green lentils rinsed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 14 oz 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the ground chicken and break it up, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened, 3 minutes. Stir in curry powder and cumin, 1 minute.
  3. Add lentils, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat.
  4. Cover and cook until lentils are tender, 20–25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  5. Stir in frozen peas and cook 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle cilantro if you like and serve with rice or naan.