Creamy “Marry Me” Lentils
Looking for a comforting yet impressive dish? These Creamy “Marry Me” Lentils are the answer! This delightful recipe combines tender lentils with a luscious sundried tomato sauce, creating a meal that’s both rich in flavor and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish is sure to win hearts at your table. Serve it alongside crusty bread, over rice, or as a topping for roasted sweet potatoes for an unforgettable experience. You’ll fall in love with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- Oil from sundried tomatoes
- 1 cup dry black, brown, or green lentils
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 6 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 tsp fennel seeds (crushed)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- ¾ cup coconut cream
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- Fresh basil (chopped)
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Cook lentils according to package or use an Instant Pot for quick results.
- Sauté red onion in oil from sundried tomatoes until soft. Add garlic and crushed fennel seeds.
- Stir in tomato paste and sundried tomatoes; mix well.
- Combine cooked lentils into the sautéed mixture; stir thoroughly.
- Add vegetable stock and simmer covered for about 10 minutes.
- Lower heat; mix in coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and chopped basil until melted.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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