Red Lentil Soup (Brese Cari)
CreoleMain CourseRs 150 Prepared with olive oil · Himalayan salt

Red Lentil Soup (Brese Cari)

A warming bowl of red lentils with garlic, onion and a hint of cumin — high in fibre and gentle on blood sugar.

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Spice level

Nutrition

210

Calories · kcal

30

Carbs · g

13

Protein · g

4

Fat · g

290

Sodium · mg

3

Sugar · g

Complete Your Plate

Konplet To Lasiet · Enn bon kombinazon legim, fri ek bweson pou akonpagn to manze.

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Red Lentil Soup (Brese Cari) Main meal

Red Lentil Soup (Brese Cari)

Creole

Mauritian Achard (lighter) Vegetable

Mauritian Achard (lighter)

Carrot, cabbage, green beans, cauliflower, spices

Watermelon Fruit

Watermelon

Fresh, sliced

Ginger & Lemon Drink

Ginger & Lemon

Warming & refreshing

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Suitable for

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Ingredients

  • • Red lentils, onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric, tomato, coriander, water, salt

Preparation

  1. 1Rinse lentils. Sauté onion, garlic and spices, add tomato. Add lentils and water, simmer until creamy. Garnish with coriander.

Cultural note

Lentil soups are a staple comfort food in Mauritian homes, often the first solid given to children.

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