Description
This Easy Healthy Lentil Curry is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. Loaded with protein-packed lentils and aromatic spices, this vegan curry is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils (rinsed)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (light or full-fat)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Saute aromatics: Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger.
- Add spices: Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne; stir to toast.
- Cook lentils: Add lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and garnish with cilantro before serving hot.
Notes
- This curry pairs beautifully with basmati rice or naan bread.
- For extra vegetables, stir in spinach, peas, or diced sweet potatoes.
- It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One Pot
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
