Lentil Stir-Fry - High-Protein Healthy Side Dish
This lentil stir-fry is one of those meals that comes together effortlessly but tastes like you put in way more effort. It’s packed with flavor, and full of texture, it is a high-protein side dish and seriously satisfying.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dry green lentils , 1 1/2 cups cooked green lentils or 1 can of (15oz) lentils
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 medium carrots , cut into thin strips
- 1 red pepper , cut into thin strips
- 1 ½ inch (4cm) fresh ginger , finely grated
- 1 large onion
- 4-5 garlic cloves , minced
- 3 tbsp (45g) light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (24g) sesame oil
- 2 tbsp (30g) Fish/Oyster sauce
Instructions
- Rinse the green lentils and then cook them in a pot of boiling salted water until they are tender but not mushy about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Swirl the oil around to coat the pan evenly.
- Add all the vegetables.
- Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Stir continuously to ensure they cook evenly while retaining their vibrant color and slight crunch.
- Add cooked lentils.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and stir to combine.
- Cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy it as a nutritious main dish or a hearty side!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 36.1gProtein: 11.2gFat: 7.4gSaturated Fat: 1.1gSodium: 162mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 13gSugar: 6.6gCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg