Monday

Spiced coconut red lentil soup (recipe in the comments)
Ginger snow peas and peppers
Pita

Hot tea
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So if you read regularly, you'll know that we have a love affair going with the red lentil. It's a high protein legume that cooks incredibly quickly and is flavored by whatever you mix with it. It's a mainstay of several of our Indian recipes. So, when I saw this soup for a slightly more Thai way with the red lentil, I jumped on it. The soup is made with red lentils sauteed with onion, ginger, and garlic. These simmer in broth and then the whole thing is pureed and mixed with coconut milk, lime juice and basil. It's WONDERFUL! I think Thai basil would be even better!

Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Onion, ginger, garlic, basil, snow peas, peppers
Time: 40 minutes, 25 of which is simmering
Make ahead: No problem.

Reaction
J: "This is totally unique and wonderful!"
M: "A new way with lentils."