Golden Turmeric Lentil Stew & Crispy Cabbage
This budget-friendly powerhouse uses pantry staples like red lentils and turmeric to create a vibrant, protein-packed meal. Topped with pan-seared seasonal cabbage for a satisfying crunch, it proves that eating healthy for Week 26 can be both incredibly cheap and delicious.
In short
Golden Turmeric Lentil Stew & Crispy Cabbage takes about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Red lentils, rinsed300 g
- Yellow onion, finely chopped1 pc
- Garlic cloves, minced2 pc
- Ground turmeric1 tsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Vegetable broth1 liter
- Green cabbage, thinly sliced0.5 pc
- Cooking oil2 tbsp
- Lemon, juiced0.5 pc
- Salt and black pepper1 to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat half of the oil in a large pot. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 2
Stir in the turmeric, cumin, and rinsed red lentils. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the lentils are tender and creamy.
- 3
While the stew simmers, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the sliced cabbage and sear for 3-5 minutes without stirring too much until it develops dark, crispy edges.
- 4
Stir the lemon juice into the stew and season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the stew into bowls and top with a generous heap of the crispy charred cabbage.
Questions and answers
How long does Golden Turmeric Lentil Stew & Crispy Cabbage take?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Red lentils, rinsed, Yellow onion, finely chopped, Garlic cloves, minced, Ground turmeric, Ground cumin, Vegetable broth …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
