← NUTRITIONDinner
Lentil & Spinach Dal
A warm, cheap, batch-friendly bowl of plant protein and fibre — comfort food that earns its place.
- CALORIES
- 420 kcal
- PROTEIN
- 22 g
- CARBS
- 60 g
- FAT
- 10 g
- →300 g dried red lentils
- →1 onion, diced
- →2 cloves garlic
- →1 tbsp ginger, grated
- →1 tbsp curry powder or garam masala
- →400 ml coconut milk (light)
- →400 g chopped tomatoes
- →200 g spinach
- →1 tbsp oil, salt
- 01Soften the onion, garlic and ginger in the oil for 5 minutes. Stir in the spices.
- 02Add the rinsed lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk and 400 ml water. Simmer 25–30 minutes until the lentils break down.
- 03Fold in the spinach until wilted, season, and serve — over rice for a bigger meal.
Makes four servings and freezes well. Macros above are per serving without rice.
Note: A recipe, not a meal plan. How much of it fits your day depends on your targets — build it into a plan or ask at your assessment.