Curried Red Lentil and Halloumi Stir-Fry

Name: Curried Red Lentil and Halloumi Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 portions
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils (rinsed); 7 oz halloumi cheese (sliced); 1/2 onion (finely chopped); 1 medium carrot (diced); 1 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 cups lamb's lettuce or baby spinach; Extra virgin olive oil (salt, and pepper)

Nov 9, 2020

Discover this curried Red Lentils and Halloumi Stir-Fry. Learn about the nutritional benefits of skinless lentils.

Servings2 portions

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Total30 min

Equipment

Wok or fry pan

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils rinsed
7 oz halloumi cheese sliced
1/2 onion finely chopped
1 medium carrot diced
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 cups lamb's lettuce or baby spinach
Extra virgin olive oil salt, and pepper

Instructions

Sauté the onion and carrot in a pan with olive oil until soft.

Add the red lentils, spices, and salt. Cover with water (about 2 cups) and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the water is absorbed and lentils are tender.

While lentils cook, sear the halloumi slices in a hot skillet with a drop of oil for 2 minutes per side until golden.

Place a bed of lamb's lettuce on a plate, top with the warm lentil stir-fry, and finish with the grilled halloumi slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories668 kcal

Carbohydrates63 g

Protein47 g

Fat26 g

Saturated fat17 g

Sodium1243 mg

Potassium1202 mg

Fiber30 g

Sugar5 g