Lentil Chickpea and Apple Curry

Adapted from www.pickyeaterblog.com

1 cup uncooked lentinls

1 16 ounce can of chickpeas

1 small red onion (diced)

1 clove garlic (minced)

1.5 Tbsp oil

1 Tbsp curry powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

4 tsp soy sauce

1/3 cup golden raisins

1 cup water

1 apple chopped

2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

Brown Ric1 cup uncooked lentils (I use the Trader Joes pre-steamed lentils – makes the prep time much quicker! I also use about 3/4 of the packet to increase the nutritional value of the dish! Picture of the steamed lentils is below)

• 1 cup lentils, cooked according to package directions
• 1 16 ounce can of chickpeas, rised and drained
• 1 large sweet onion (diced)
• 4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1-1.5 Tbsp minced ginger
• 1 Tbsp canola or olive oil
• 2 Tbsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 tsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup water
• 1 Fuji apple chopped
• 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
• Brown rice or Naan for serving

Saute onion in olive oil. Add garlic and ginger when onion turns golden brown.Saute several minutes, and then add curry powder,cayenne papper,soy sauce, raisins and water Add chickpeas and lentils.  Cook for 15 minutes, or more,depending on how soft you would like the chickpeas.  Add apple during the last 3 minutes of cooking.  Serve over rice and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.