23 Lazy Sunday Dinner Ideas
Spend extra time with your loved ones this weekend instead of in the kitchen with these lazy Sunday dinner ideas! Featuring pasta, rice, stir-fries, sandwiches, and soups
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils dry
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 1 minute until the spices are fragrant. Add the diced tomato and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down.
- Next, add the red lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the dahl has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if it’s too thick, or cook a little longer uncovered if it’s too thin.
- Remove from heat and divide between serving bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe works really well for meal prep and can be enjoyed over a couple of days when stored properly in the fridge.
- Add as much or as little spice as you want and pair this dahl with rice or naan.
- Find 20+ more lazy Sunday dinner ideas in the article above.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 1169mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 3.4g | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 14mg