Golden Lentil Porridge With Fresh Herbs Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and nutritious breakfast porridge made with lentils, fresh herbs, and a touch of olive oil, perfect for starting your day.

Ingredients

• - Red Chilli Powder
• 250 ml Olive Oil
• 100 g Garlic
• 500 g Onion
• 250 g Carrot
• 50 g Parsley Leaves
• - Vegetable Stock Cubes
• 100 g Salt
• 50 g Black Pepper
• 1 kg Water Chestnuts

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2. Peel and finely chop the garlic, onion, and carrot into small pieces for even cooking.
3. 3. Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
4. 4. Add the chopped carrot and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. 5. Crumble the vegetable stock cube into the pan and pour in the water, stirring well to dissolve the stock.
6. 6. Add the rinsed lentils, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan, then bring the mixture to a boil.
7. 7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the lentils for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the porridge from sticking to the bottom.
8. 8. Once the lentils have softened and the mixture has thickened, remove the pan from heat.
9. 9. Finely chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the porridge for added freshness and flavor.
10. 10. Divide the lentil porridge evenly into two bowls and serve warm, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil if desired.