Farro and Lentil Masala

This Indian inspired vegan dish with farro, lentils, carrots, celery, and onion is seasoned with garam masala and will delight your guests.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 355 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup semi-pearled farro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sprinkle salt over carrots, celery, and onion. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook and stir vegetables until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Push vegetables aside to clear a space in the center of the pot. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the center. Sprinkle garam masala over the oil and toast for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir into vegetables until well coated.

Step 2

Pour vegetable broth into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add farro. Cover and simmer until almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add lentils. Cover and simmer, adding more broth if needed, until farro and lentils are tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Season with salt.