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Vegan Broccoli Dahl

Author : Ashley Madden
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: broccoli, dahl, lentils
5 from 1 vote
This dahl is an easy recipe to make when you don't have a ton of time but want something healthy and extra nutritious.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to your preference
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 red potatos peel on, diced into ½ inch cubes
  • 1 cup split red lentils
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
  • 3 cups finely chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup packed baby spinach kale or swiss chard
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice ~juice of ½ lemon
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onion sprouts, hot sauce, sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Add the onions, celery, and carrots to a 4 qt pot with ¼ cup of water and sauté for 5-7 until the onions are soft. Stir occasionally and add water as needed, a couple tablespoons at a time, to prevent burning sticking.
  • Add all the spices (garam masala through red pepper flakes) and salt and cook for another minute or so until fragrant.
  • Add the potatoes, red lentils, and vegetable broth or water. Bring the dahl to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and partially cover the pot with the lid. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the chopped broccoli and almond milk and continue to simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • When the broccoli is tender and bright green turn the heat off and add the spinach, tamari, and lemon juice. Stir, taste and reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with green onion, sprouts, hot sauce, or sesame seeds!

Notes

Cut the tough parts of your broccoli off (especially the bottom part of the stems). Then chop the broccoli florets. I finely chopped the broccoli with my chef's knife but you can also toss the broccoli in a food processor and pulse it until it is small pieces if this is more appealing to you.
You can serve this along in a soup or stew bowl or put it on top of cooked grains like brown rice.
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Keyword broccoli, dahl, lentils
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