Pregnancy Recipe
Evening meal
Red lentil dhal with brown rice
A soft, mild dhal of red lentils, tomato and spinach — gentle to eat, high in iron and folate, and very cheap per serve.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Portions
- 4
- Easy
- Pregnancy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Iron-containing
- Budget-friendly
- Freezer-friendly
- Dairy-free
- Fibre-rich

Make this recipe
Ingredients
For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
Our recipes use a 15 ml tablespoon. The standard Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml, so use three level teaspoons where a tablespoon is listed.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Soften the onion in the oil, then add the garlic, ginger and spices for a minute.
- Step 2. Add the lentils, tomatoes and 800 ml of water and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until soft.
- Step 3. Stir the washed spinach through until wilted.
- Step 4. Serve with hot brown rice.
Allergens for your selection
No declarable allergens in the ingredients as currently selected.
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
