Lentils & Veggies of the Stir Fried Variety

We had this for dinner last night. I loved it. Rory liked the flavor but isn't big on lentils. I told him we are going to acquire him a taste for them ! It was too spicy for the kids.

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Serves 4

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1 tbls sesame seeds

1 carrot, sliced

1 cup broccoli, chopped

1 cup zucchini, chopped

handful trimmed snow peas

Oil ( I used Olive)

1/2 a red bell pepper

1 tbls finely chopped garlic

1 tbls chopped peeled ginger

1/4 stp crushed chilli flakes

can of lentil ( brown or green )

3 or 4 spring onions, thinly sliced

3 tbls soy sauce

2 tsp sesame oil

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Dry toast the sesame seeds and set aside.

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Steam the carrots, broccoli, zucchini and snow peas for 5 minutes. Still want them crisp but tender. Pour into strainer and rinse with cool water so they stop cooking.

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Heat oil in fry pan (med-high heat) add red peppers. Cook for a couple minutes. Add garlic, ginger and chilli flaskes. Cook briefly ... add steamed veggies, lentils, soy and sesame oil. Cook and stir for 3 or 4 minutes til heated through.

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I served on brown rice. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.