How to Make Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and flavorful dish to add some excitement to your dinner table? Look no further than this recipe for Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils). This dish is packed full of warm, spicy flavors and is perfect for those looking to add some variety to their usual meal rotation.

One of the best things about this recipe is the simplicity of the ingredients. With just a few basic pantry staples and some fresh produce, you can create a dish that is sure to impress. From the aro...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 fresh chile pepper, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth, divided
  • 1 cup lentils
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, salt, black pepper, and sugar until onion is a deep brown color, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, chile pepper, ginger, and curry powder. Stir constantly to incorporate, about 5 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium heat and stir 1 can vegetable broth into onion mixture. Scrape up any vegetables or curry powder stuck to the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add lentils and remaining 1 can of vegetable broth; cook until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir cilantro into lentils before serving.
  • Nutrition

    373 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 433mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 94mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 748mg