CORE Spicy Lentil Hotpot (V)

Suitable for Vegan Vegetarians

Serves: 4-6

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp of chili powder
• 2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
• 2 ½ cups water
• 400g potato peeled and diced
• 200g pumpkin peeled and diced
• 250g sweet potato
• 1 cup frozen beans
• ½ cup frozen corn
• 2 frozen spinach cubes
• 1 capsicum, diced
• 3/4 cup red lentils
• 400g tin diced tomatoes
• 1 cup bean sprouts

Method:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in spray oil until soft.
Add spices and cook for 1 minute.
Add stock powder and water, bring to the boil.
Add rest of ingredients except frozen vegies and bean sprouts, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until potato and lentils are soft.
Add the frozen vegies and simmer for 5 mins.
Take off heat and stir the bean sprouts through before serving to give a nice crunch.

Not on Core? The total of this recipe is 13 points