Sweet Korean Lentils

Gluten-Free, Korean

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Servings: Serving: 1/4 of recipe Source:

Ingredients

For the sauce:

2 cups water

1/4 cup soy sauce

2-3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 inch piece of ginger, minced

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes


For the Lentils:

1 tablespoon light oil (such as canola, vegetable, or peanut oil)

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

1 cup red lentils

2 green onions, chopped

1 tablespoon sesame seeds


Cooked rice for serving

Directions

In a medium bow, mix together all the sauce ingredients.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and sauté for a few minutes until the onion softens and begins to brown. Now add the lentils and the sauce. Cover and bring to a gentle simmer until the lentils are cooked and tender, and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve by spooning over rice, and garnishing with the green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 253 kcal
Serving: 1/4 of recipe | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4.1mg