Lentil Stir-Fry - High-Protein Healthy Side Dish

By At Home Cooking Adventure

Ingredients

3/4 cup dry green lentils (, 1 1/2 cups cooked green lentils or 1 can of (15oz) lentils )
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 medium carrots (, cut into thin strips)
1 red pepper (, cut into thin strips)
1 ½ inch (4cm) fresh ginger (, finely grated)
1 large onion
4-5 garlic cloves (, minced)
3 tbsp (45g) light soy sauce
2 tbsp (24g) sesame oil
2 tbsp (30g) Fish/Oyster sauce

Prep Time10mins
Cook Time25mins
Servings4

Instructions

Rinse the green lentils and then cook them in a pot of boiling salted water until they are tender but not mushy about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Swirl the oil around to coat the pan evenly.

Add all the vegetables.

Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender.

Stir continuously to ensure they cook evenly while retaining their vibrant color and slight crunch.

Add cooked lentils.

Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and stir to combine.

Cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve immediately. Enjoy it as a nutritious main dish or a hearty side!