Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
34
Low
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories470.8 kcal (24%)
Total Fat3.4 g (5%)
Carbs83.1 g (32%)
Sugars11.7 g (13%)
Protein29.8 g (60%)
Sodium1405.9 mg (70%)
Fiber19.2 g (69%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

100gchard
stalks and leaves separated

1red onion
finely sliced

150gtomatoes
roughly chopped

¾ cupred lentils
rinsed

2garlic cloves
finely chopped

1 Tbspfresh root ginger
finely grated

1red chilli
deseeded and finely chopped

1 tspground turmeric

1 tspground cumin

1 tspgaram masala

1 x 400gcan butter beans
drained and rinsed

500mlvegetable stock

½ Tbspextra virgin olive oil
optional

0.5cauliflower
cut into 1cm, 1/2 inch slices

1 Tbspwholegrain mustard

1lemon

sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

fresh coriander
to garnish

Brown rice
or wholemeal flatbreads, to serve
Instructions
Step 1
Finely dice the chard stalks and throw them into a large saucepan with the onion, tomatoes and 3 tablespoons water.
Step 2
Cook gently for 10 minutes, until starting to soften.
Step 3
Add a dash more water if they look like catching.
Step 4
Add the lentils, garlic, ginger, chilli and spices.
Step 5
Cook for 2 more minutes before adding the butter beans and stock.
Step 6
Season lightly with salt and pepper and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 7
Cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the lentils are completely soft.
Step 8
Top up with a dash of extra water if it looks too thick.
Step 9
Meanwhile, warm the olive oil or a tablespoon water in a large non-stick frying pan.
Step 10
Fry the cauliflower over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Step 11
Add to the dahl along with the mustard for the final 10 minutes of cooking time.
Step 12
When ready, finely shred the chard leaves and stir them into the dahl unt wilted; this will take only a couple of minutes.
Step 13
Finish with a good squeeze of lemon juice.
Step 14
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Step 15
Serve the dahl alongside rice or flatbreads and garnish with the fresh coriander.
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