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Lentils with Carrots

Lentils with Carrots brings together tender legumes and sweet carrot half-moons simmered in a lightly spiced, tomato-enriched broth. The touch of chile and garlic balances the natural sweetness, while a spoonful of Greek yogurt adds cool creaminess. Serve this comforting bowl for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a hearty vegetarian lunch.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook45 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Lentils with Carrots

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lentils with Carrots, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

56 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
56 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
25 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
94 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
1 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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70
Heart Health
49
Metabolic
55
Digestive
30
Inflammatory
38
Performance
55
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the carrots, tomato paste, ground chile pepper, and sea salt; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Take the skillet off the heat.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, put water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Take off the lid, raise the heat to medium-high, and stir in the carrot-onion mixture; cook until the liquid is nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes more. Season with salt and black pepper. Let cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Serve the carrots and lentils with a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

About This Recipe

Lentils with Carrots is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Chili Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 243.18 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.

Recipe Questions

What is Lentils with Carrots made of?
The main ingredients are Carrot, Chili Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Lentils. The full list of 11 is above.
How long does it take to make Lentils with Carrots?
About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 243.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Lentils with Carrots easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
Is Lentils with Carrots healthy?
Lentils with Carrots has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 243.18 calories and 7.88 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 119.28 mg (5% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.93 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.44 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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