Description
This Easy Healthy Lentil Curry is a flavorful and nutritious dish that comes together quickly on the stovetop. Packed with protein and aromatic spices, this vegan and gluten-free curry is perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
Spices:
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried red lentils (rinsed)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (full fat or light)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil: In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions until softened. Add garlic, ginger, and cook briefly.
- Add spices: Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook to bloom the spices.
- Cook lentils: Add lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, and broth. Simmer for 20–25 minutes until lentils are soft.
- Season and serve: Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm with rice or naan.
Notes
- You can use green or brown lentils, adjusting the cooking time. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
