Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 cup finely chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 3 cups water 1 cup dried red lentils 2 dried bay leaves 7/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 5 ounces fresh baby spinach 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried ground ginger 4 (4-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken thighsHow to Make It
Step 1
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; swirl to coat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 1 teaspoon turmeric and red pepper; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in water, lentils, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until thick and creamy, about 25 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt. Gradually add spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.
Step 2
Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and ginger. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of chicken thighs. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve chicken with lentil dal and tomatoes How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us atdietaefectiva.net To learn more about our program CG
