# @iheartveggies on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B916j9cFn8q
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/19411211-iheartveggies-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2020-03-17T17:02:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Liz Thomson | Food Blogger (@iheartveggies) — https://gondola.cc/iheartveggies

## Caption

Remember that bag of lentils that has been sitting in the back of your pantry for the last 3 months? NOW is the time to use it!
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These simple stovetop lentils are made with a handful of pantry staples and plenty of spices that give this dish lots of flavor! It's a great protein-packed meal to serve with a slice of crusty bread or a simple mixed green salad!
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INGREDIENTS
1 cup dried brown lentils
2 1/4 cups vegetable broth, divided
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
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INSTRUCTIONS
Place lentils in a medium-sized pot, with 2 cups of vegetable broth and 2 cups of water.
Bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are just tender.
Drain any excess water from the lentils and set aside.
In a separate medium-sized skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
Add chopped garlic cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in tomato sauce, remaining vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, ginger, cumin, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, and cooked lentils.
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#pantrystaples #pantrycooking #easyrecipes

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pantrystaples, easyrecipes, pantrycooking

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