CREAMY BLACK LENTIL for STEEMIT CULINARY CHALLENGE #48 ๐ฟ๐๐ฟ
Hello my Dearest Foodies,
This is my entry for this week culinary challenge hosted by our amazing @woman-onthe-wing ๐๐๐
This may not be the most original lentil recipe; however, it is very tasty, easy to make and highly nutritious soup, perfect for cold winter days. I know the hearty theme was last week, but I am always in the hearty food mood at this time of year.
One thing that is quite unique about this soup is the lentil I am using. Although, you can use regular lentil, I highly recommend trying the black lentil.
CREAMY BLACK LENTIL
VEGAN - GLUTEN FREE
Author: Lenaโs Vegan Living
INGREDIENTS for 4
โข Black or regular lentil ยฝ cup
โข Water 2 cups
โข Canned coconut milk ยพ cup
โข Cold pressed coconut oil 1 tbs
โข Sweet potato 1
โข Onion (large ยฝ or 1 medium, diced)
โข Garlic 3 cloves (cut in half)
โข Bay leaf 3
โข Black pepper to taste
โข Himalayan pink salt to taste
PROCESS
โข Wash and rinse your lentils thoroughly, pour them into a pot and add water.
โข Bring it to boil and let it simmer under the lid for 30 to 40min until tender. Add more water if need it.
โข Preheat the oven to 400F.
โข Wash your potato and make incision in the middle.
โข Place the potato in the oven and bake for 30min.
โข In the mean time, sautรฉ onion on a coconut oil until translucent.
โข When ready, insert garlic cloves into potato.
โข Brush the top lightly with oil and place back in the oven for 10 more min.
โข Take out the potato, remove the garlic and cut the potato in half immediately.
โข By using fork and spoon, scoop the potato flesh thoroughly, so there is nothing left on the skin.
โข In a food processor, blend the potato with onion, garlic cloves, salt, pepper and coconut milk until smooth.
โข In a larger pot, mix the blend with lentil (take out the bay leaves first).
โข You may add water or coconut milk if need. The thickness of the soup is based on preference.
Serve with garlic croutons.
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Great photography. Really highlights the dish
Thank you so much Dear Rina, I am glad you like it ๐
look yummy. Great job.
Thank you so much my Dear @shady ๐
Thank you for sharing! I'm gluten and dairy intolerent! Your recipe looks so yummy!!!! ๐๐๐
I am glad I can help Dear @flamingirl. I have lots of gluten free and dairy free recipes on my blog. Just follow the link at the bottom of this recipe page.
Looks like a delicious belly-warming meal Lena! I love using black lentils, too. I like their texture. :)
Thank you so much my Dear, I am happy you like it ๐
Boy oh boy this looks just the job for a chilly winter afternoon! I'll be having my own homemade tomato soup in a little while, but now I've seen yours I want that instead haha! It's such a beautiful colour, and looks the perfect thickness to hold a swirl of cream and bites of bread! So nutritious, I love it :-) Good luck Lena!
Thank you so much Dear @woman-onthe-wing, I am happy you like it. It would be awesome if whe can do online food swapping, lol. I would love to have some of your delicious tomato soup ๐
I'll pop some in the post for you now Lena. haha :-)
Hmmm! I like the combination with the sweet potato!
Thank you so much my Dear I am glad you like it ๐
Awesome photos and a delicious meal! What time is dinner? :)
Thank you so much Dear @jaymorebeet..............dinner will served at 7pm, lol ๐
Yummy! I just got some lentils in my house too and was thinking of what to do with them. This is something I may have to try as I love soup
Thank you so much my Dear, I am glad you like it ๐
Hi Lena! I like this recipe very much! Thanks so much for sharing it! I wish you have a great night!