Spicy Jerk Lentils with Vegetables
Ingredients
Jerk spice blend
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp dry thyme
- 2 tsp dry parsley
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Lentils
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 inch ginger
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 15oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 2 tsp brown mustard
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 3 cups mushroom or vegetable broth
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Zest of one lime
Preparation
Prepare spice blend
Combine spices in a jar and mix well before using.
Cook lentils
In a medium pot, add onion and sauté until softened.
Add ginger, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until fragrant.
Add lentils, tomatoes, jerk seasoning, mustard, and maple syrup; stir to combine, then add broth.
Bring mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 25 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed by the lentils.
Add lime zest and lime juice, stir, and remove from heat to serve.
Notes
This recipe was inspired by jerk seasoning and refined with advice from a Jamaican client.
