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: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 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

Place carrots, celery, and onion in a large bowl; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook and stir vegetables in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Push vegetables aside to clear a space in the center of the pot. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the center. Sprinkle garam masala over hot oil and toast for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir into vegetables until well coated.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Add lentils to the pot. Cover and simmer, adding more broth if needed, until farro and lentils are tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Season with salt.