Carrot Puree with Lentils and Tofu

Name: Carrot Puree with Lentils and Tofu
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 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

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.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 21-10-2014

Preparation

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.