Curried Lentils with Yogurt

• water↗4 cups
• lentils↗1 cup
• small onion, quartered↗1
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• olive oil↗2 teaspoons
• curry powder↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• plain low-fat yogurt↗1 cup
• honey or 1/2 teaspoon sugar↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• medium carrot, grated↗1
• chopped fresh parsley leaves2 tablespoons
• Red Delicious apple↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a 2-quart saucepan, heat water, lentils, onion, and 1/2 tsp. salt to boiling over medium heat.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, until lentils are tender but not mushy-about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in medium-size skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add curry and cook 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes; stir in yogurt, honey, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.

5. 5

   Drain lentil mixture in strainer; transfer to large serving bowl.

6. 6

   Fold in yogurt mixture, carrot, and parsley.

7. 7

   Just before serving, core apple and thinly slice; gently stir slices into lentil mixture and serve.