Carrot Puree with Lentils and Tofu

Sophia Rivera
Lentils are rich in protein, fiber, iron, zinc, and folic acid. Iron is a mineral necessary for growth and helps combat anemia. Moreover, they are delicious and easy to make.
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Ingredients
6
Servings
  • 1/2 cups onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lentils
  • 3 carrots, medium, peeled and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups water, boiling
  • 1 tablespoon margarine, unsalted butter can be used
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, peeled, seedless and cut into large cubes
  • 1/4 cups tofu, cut into small cubes
Preparation
20 mins
20 mins
Medium
  • In a hot skillet, add the vegetable oil and onion until soft for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Rinse the lentils, drain all the water and add to the onion. Add the carrots and boiling water. Increase the heat until boiling, cover and cook on medium heat for 25 minutes.
  • Melt the margarine in a skillet; add the tomatoes until they are soft and then add the tofu.
  • Strain the mixture of carrots and lentils and reserve the liquid in which you cooked them.
  • In a food processor, combine the carrot and lentil mixture with ½ cup of the reserved cooking liquid and the tomato mixture and puree until smooth.

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* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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