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Lentils Alla Vodka

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @mirsdairyfree2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • split red lentils (rinsed and soaked in water for 15 min, then drained)Grains400 g
  • shallot (large, diced)Produce1 piece
  • oil (for cooking)Pantry30 ml
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce5 pieces
  • salt (1/2 tsp)Spices3 g
  • red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp)Spices1 g
  • tomato paste (1 small can)Pantry156 g
  • vodka (1/3 cup, for deglazing)Beverages80 ml
  • coconut milk (1 can)Pantry400 ml
  • nutritional yeast (to taste)Pantry15 g
  • water (optional, to thin the sauce)Other240 ml
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)Produce10 g
  • bread (slices, toasted, for dipping)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

530kcal

Carbs
61 g
Proteins
20 g
Fat
23 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • wooden spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Soak the lentils

    • Rinse the split red lentils in a bowl of water.
    • Soak them in water for 15 min so they swell and cook faster, then drain.
    Step 1

  2. Soften the shallot and aromatics

    • Cook the diced shallot in oil over medium-high heat until soft.
    • Add the minced garlic, salt and red pepper flakes and cook for another 2 min.
    Step 2

  3. Toast the tomato paste and deglaze

    • Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until it begins to darken in colour.
    • Pour in the vodka to deglaze the pan and cook for another 3 min.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer with coconut milk and lentils

    • Turn the heat down to medium and add the coconut milk, the drained lentils and nutritional yeast to taste.
    • Simmer until the sauce thickens, adding water if you want a thinner sauce.
    Step 4

  5. Garnish and serve

    • Garnish with fresh parsley.
    • Serve with toasted bread to dip.
    Step 5
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