kung pao lentils

Spicy, sweet, and sour Kung Pao Lentils come together with a delicious kung pao sauce, veggies, and cooked lentils. This is a super easy one pot, 30 minute weeknight dinner that is gluten-free and vegan.&nbsp; The earthy lentils and Asian flavors of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce work perfect together.&nbsp; Serve these vegan lentils with brown rice to turn it into a complete meal!

Kung Pao Lentils

dry brown lentils (washed and drained)

water

salt

soy sauce

Tbsp rice wine vinegar

dry sherry or rice wine

hoisin sauce (or use more soy sauce)

sesame oil

sugar

lime zest (1/4 tsp)

cornstarch

grapeseed oil oil

onion

red chilies

cashews

garlic,

knob of ginger, minced

red bell pepper, chopped

green bell pepper, chopped

celery

lemon juice and black pepper,

Cook the Lentils: Combine the lentils, water, and salt in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium high heat, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender to preference. Let the lentils sit for 5 minutes before using. Drain excess water if needed and keep aside. Or use 1 1/4 cup cooked lentils or beans.

Make the Sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients into a bowl. Mix well to combine and keep aside.

Cook the Veggies: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add onion and chilies and cook for 3 minutes. Add the cashews or peanuts and mix for a few seconds. Add garlic and ginger and mix in. Add the peppers and celery and mix well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add in the sauce and cooked lentils and mix well. Add a few more tbsp water, if you like extra sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce thickens and some is absorbed by the lentils. Taste and adjust spice and sweet. Add red pepper flakes to taste, if needed, and mix in. Garnish with a dash of lemon juice and black pepper. Serve with cooked rice or grains of choice.

Spicy Kung Pao Lentils with a delicious kung pao sauce, veggies and cooked Lentils. 30 MIN 1 POT
FULL RECIPE: https://www.veganricha.com/2015/01/kung-pao-lentils.html

Easy 30 minute weeknight dinner. Gluten-free Vegan Recipe. Note: If you find lentils too earthy, double the sauce, or use other legumes like chickpeas, mung beans. Use mild dried chilies to control heat and leave them whole. Adjust heat later with pepper flakes.

The whole meal including the brown rice comes together in like 40 minutes. The Lentils put in their saucepan, brown rice in a pressure cooker. then veggies chopped up, make the sauce. Then heat up the skillet for cooking the vegetables. Meanwhile lentils get done and brown rice waiting on natural pressure release. Lentils and sauce get simmered up for a few minutes then on the table! This Recipe is also in my Everyday Kitchen Cookbook. 

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