Green Split Pea Dahl with Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Green Split Pea Dahl with Cauliflower Rice

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 3 serves

Ingredients:
● 3 teaspoon(s) olive oil (extra virgin)
● 3/4 onion (brown) diced
● 3 teaspoon(s) ginger (fresh) finely chopped
● 3/4 chilli (red) finely chopped
● 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) turmeric (ground or fresh)
● 3/4 teaspoon(s) coriander (ground)
● 1 cup(s) McKenzie's Green Split Peas rinsed
● 2 cup(s) coconut milk (from carton)
● salt & pepper to taste
● 3 teaspoon(s) olive oil (extra virgin)
● 4.5 cup(s) cauliflower blitzed into rice consistency
● 3 cup(s) baby spinach roughly chopped

Method
1. In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, add the olive oil and onion and sauté for 3 minutes until the onion begins to golden.
2. Add the ginger and chilli and saute for another 2 minutes.
3. Next, add the ground turmeric and coriander and saute for a further minute until aromatic.
4. Add the split peas, coconut milk, salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
5. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until the split peas are soft and ready. If more liquid is needed, add water as necessary.

6. Just before the dahl is finished, heat the cauliflower rice in a frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Stir the spinach through the dahl to wilt it.
8. Serve the dahl alongside the cauliflower rice.

Nutritional information:
Energy = 1871.7kj
Calories = 447.1cal
Protein = 20.7g
Fibre = 13.3g
Fat = 15.5g
Saturated Fat = 6.1g
Carbohydrates = 50.3g
Sugar = 15.1g

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