Wheat Warm Hearty Lentil (Printable View)

Nutty wheat berries and lentils simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce for a cozy meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grains & Legumes

01 - 1 cup whole wheat berries, rinsed
02 - 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed

→ Aromatics & Vegetables

03 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1-inch piece ginger, grated
06 - 2 medium carrots, diced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
09 - 4 cups vegetable broth

→ Spices

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
13 - 1 teaspoon turmeric
14 - 1 teaspoon garam masala
15 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Finishing Touches

18 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
20 - Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for serving (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced carrots and red bell pepper; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Sprinkle in ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Stir continuously for 1 minute to release aromas.
05 - Add rinsed wheat berries and lentils to the pot. Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir well, scraping the bottom to release any browned bits.
06 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes until wheat berries and lentils are tender and the curry thickens. Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if needed.
07 - Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice and half of the chopped cilantro.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with the remaining cilantro and a dollop of Greek or coconut yogurt if desired.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • Wholesome and filling dinner
  • Richly spiced and flavorful
02 -
  • Use gluten-free grains like quinoa for a gluten-free version
  • Add greens like spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes for extra nutrition
03 -
  • Toast wheat berries in a dry pan before cooking for added nuttiness
  • Simmer the curry slowly to develop deeper flavors
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