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Adas bil-tamatim (lentils in tomato sauce)

Red or brown lentils simmered in a tomato sauce with onion and cumin. A simple, budget-friendly family dish, served with bread or rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

352 kcal per serving

Protein
20.6 g
Carbohydrates
40.1 g
of which sugars
6 g
Fat
8.8 g
of which saturated fat
1.1 g
Fiber
14.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain them.
  2. Fry the sliced onions in the oil for 6 minutes, until golden.
  3. Add the garlic, cumin and tomato paste, then the diced tomatoes. Cook for 8 minutes.
  4. Pour in the lentils and the water, then bring to the boil.
  5. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the lentils are tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and serve with rice.

Variations and tips

Creamier. Mash a few spoonfuls of lentils at the end of cooking to thicken the sauce.

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