Spicy Lentil Stir-Fry with Veggies
A quick and healthy spicy lentil stir-fry filled with vegetables and spices for a high-protein, low-calorie meal.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
340
Calories
Macros · per serving
32g protein
57g carbs
6g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 2 cups green lentils
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 scallions
- 4 cups water
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse and drain the lentils. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Add lentils and cook for about 15 minutes or until tender, then drain.
- 2
While lentils are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- 5
Stir in the drained lentils, soy sauce, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Cut the scallions into thin slices and add them as a garnish before serving.
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