Name: Spicy Curried Lentils
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 medium shallots; 1 can tomato paste; 1 jalapeño chile; 4 slice peeled ginger; 2 clove garlic; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. ground coriander; 2 c. vegetable broth; 1 1/2 c. lentils; 1 can light coconut milk; 3 c. large cauliflower florets; 1 c. frozen peas; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice; Cooked basmati rice; c. chopped shelled unsalted pistachios; salt; Black pepper

Step 1In food processor, pulse shallots, tomato paste, jalapeño, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper until mostly smooth; transfer to 7- to 8-quart slow cooker bowl.

Step 2To same slow cooker bowl, add broth, lentils, coconut milk, and 1 cup water, stirring to combine. Place cauliflower on top. Replace lid and cook on high 5 hours or on low 8 hours or until lentils are tender.

Step 3Into slow cooker bowl, stir peas, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve over rice; garnish with pistachios.

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