Delicious and cozy lentil dish, perfect for a cold day. This recipe features lentils cooked with roasted tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, and a blend of spices, finished with coconut cream.
1. In an air fryer or oven, place 2 tomatoes and 1/4 of a red bell pepper. Cook for 10 minutes until softened.
2. Once cooked, process the roasted tomatoes and bell pepper with 1 garlic clove until it forms a sauce.
3. In a pan, add avocado oil. Then add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of chili flakes (optional for heat).
4. Pour in the tomato and bell pepper sauce from step 2.
5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of coconut cream.
6. Add 1/2 cup of lentils (previously soaked for 12 hours, or for 1 hour in very hot water).
7. Let it cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
8. Serve hot, optionally with rice and avocado.
