"Veggies and Lentils in Peanut Sauce. Easy weeknight meal. Yes, add lentils to Thai Peanut Butter Sauce! Use other nut butters. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Yeast-free Corn-free Recipe..."
INGREDIENTS
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For the peanut or almond sauce:
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4 tbsp or more peanut butter or almond butter(I usually use almond butter)
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2 inch piece of fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
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2 cloves of garlic
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1 tablespoon soy sauce, or use coconut aminos to make soy-free
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1 to 2 tsp lime juice
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zest of 1/2 a kaffir lime or regular lime
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2 tbsp chopped cilantro
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1/4 tsp tamarind concentrate (optional)
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2 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce or asian chili sauce, to taste
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1/4 tsp or more cayenne
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 Tbsp or more sugar
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1/2 tsp sesame oil
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1 cup coconut milk
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For the lentils:
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1/2 cup Red lentils (masoor dal, quick cooking split lentils), washed and drained
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1.5 cups water
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For the Veggies:
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2 tsp oil
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1/3 cup sliced red or white onion
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1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
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1/4 cup sliced carrots
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half a zucchini thinly sliced
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1 Tbsp fresh basil sliced