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Offline zebraa

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Cyndi's Lentil Hotpot tweaked
« on: October 10, 2010, 12:30:56 pm »
I love this - so easy, so tasty, makes a huge batch and freezes well. YUM. I have added a few ingrdiants to make it even tastier. Put an * next to them.

2 c brown lentils (washed really well – soak a bit if you can – to make really digestible soak overnight with a dash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice – the acid makes the enzymes more easily digestible)
2 tins crushed tomatoes
1 large brown onion halved
1 small chilli deseeded*
2cm fresh ginger*
1 tablespoon garam masala*
500ml filtered water
1 tablespoon vege stock*
2 tablespoons cold pressed olive oil
Shredded baby spin or kale – 150 – 300 grams.

Directions: Put onion, chilli, ginger in bowl and chop for 5 Secs on speed 7. Scrape down sides. Add oil and garam masala and saute for 2 mins on 100 speed soft.
Add drained lentils and tomatoes, stock, water and cook for 25 mins at 100 deg on Reverse and speed soft.

Check lentils and when ready add the chopped spinach, push under mix with spatula and cook for another 2 mins (if using baby spin you may not need to do this step.)


 Serve with yogurt or sour cream.

Could also make it with 1 can of coconut cream instead of tomatoes . I am going to make it next week and add some diced beef. YUM





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Re: Cyndi's Lentil Hotpot tweaked
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2010, 06:45:26 am »
Thanks.  Sounds like a great recipe, especially with the coconut cream.  Love the spicy notes in this one.
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Re: Cyndi's Lentil Hotpot tweaked
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2011, 12:50:14 pm »
I cooked this tonight for the family and it went down well. DH especially gave it many compliments.

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Re: Cyndi's Lentil Hotpot tweaked
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2011, 02:15:51 pm »
I still love this recipe and make it about once a week.

Used green beans and zuchhini instead of spinach this week and that worked wonderfully.

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Re: Cyndi's Lentil Hotpot tweaked
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 06:21:22 am »
I just made the original version of the lentil hotpot, before I saw your tweaks and even it was so nice!
I am scared to try the tweaks as I love the original recipe. I thought that with such few ingredients how could it taste good, but it does.
I used red lentils instead of brown as that was all I had.
I was looking for recipes to get some more kale in my diet. Definitely a winner!

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Re: Cyndi's Lentil Hotpot tweaked
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2012, 10:13:36 am »
Just about to soak the lentils for this one.......is 2 c brown lentils meant to be 2 cups?????? :-[

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Re: Cyndi's Lentil Hotpot tweaked
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2012, 10:46:21 am »
Yes Tam.
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Re: Cyndi's Lentil Hotpot tweaked
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2012, 09:05:10 pm »
Thanks Judy - didn't do the soak last night but I guess I can do it now!!! :)

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Re: Cyndi's Lentil Hotpot tweaked
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2012, 03:11:15 am »
I just made the original version of the lentil hotpot, before I saw your tweaks and even it was so nice!
I am scared to try the tweaks as I love the original recipe. I thought that with such few ingredients how could it taste good, but it does.
I used red lentils instead of brown as that was all I had.
I was looking for recipes to get some more kale in my diet. Definitely a winner!

You should defnitely try Helene's Kale Chips then  http://www.superkitchenmachine.com/2011/10646/oven-baked-kale-chips-recipe.html

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