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9) Veggie-packed lentil curry (single-burner friendly)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried red lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup diced carrots about 2 medium
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups veggie broth or water + 1 bouillon
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. At home: chop vegetables, rinse lentils, and put them into an airtight container together.
  2. At your campsite, use one burner and set the heat to medium to warm some oil in a pot. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add in the carrots, curry powder, and cumin, and cook for one minute.
  4. Add lentils, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover and lower the heat.
  5. For 15-20 minutes, boil until the carrots and lentils are soft. Add peas and salt, heat for 2 minutes.
  6. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.