Smoky Tomato Lentils Cooked In Coconut Milk

Smoky Tomato Lentils Cooked In Coconut Milk

Link: https://heartbeetkitchen.com/2016/recipes/dietary/vegan/smoky-tomato-lentils-cooked-coconut-milk/

Author: amandapaa
Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 60 mins 
Yields 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 cup green lentils, or french green lentils (affil. lik)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can full fat coconut milk (affil. link)
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, depending on how smoky you like it
• 1 1/2 cups crushed organic Muir Glen Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. In a deep saucepan, about 10 or 12 inches wide, bring olive oil to medium high heat. Stir in onion ¼ teaspoon salt, and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Add lentils and stir to coat and combine, cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add remaining salt, coconut milk, water, and garlic. Bring to a light simmer, then cover and cook for 30 minutes. Remove lid, and taste. Lentils should be getting soft. Add smoked paprika, ½ cup tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Let simmer, stirring, with lid off, for 5 minutes, until it starts to thicken. Add remaining 1 cup tomatoes, and continuing simmer, cooking liquid off, another 12 minutes, or until thick. This level is your preference, cook longer if you'd like thicker.
3. Stir in lime juice and fresh parsley, serve warm.