Breakfast

Spiced lentil and spinach breakfast dhal

A gentle red lentil dhal with ginger and spinach, ready in 25 minutes. Vegan, filling and full of fibre.

  • Time25 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.80 a head
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Spray a large pan with low fat cooking spray. Soften the onion for 5 minutes.

    5 min
  2. 2

    Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric and cumin and stir for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Rinse the lentils and add them with the water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often, until soft and thick.

    15 min
  4. 4

    Stir in the spinach for 2 minutes until wilted.

    2 min
  5. 5

    Add the lemon juice and pepper.

  6. 6

    Spoon into bowls and scatter with coriander.

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