Lentil Curry

Lentils are a fiber-rich plant based protein that are budget friendly and awesome in chilis, stews, and curries. Serve over brown rice (make it easy with a microwave pack!) to make this a complete meal.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Asian, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword Fall, Fiber, Winter

Condition Cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, Gluten Free, Heart Health, Low Sodium, Nut Free, PCOS, Vegetarian

Servings

Ingredients

2.5 cups lentils cooked
2 tbsp butter
1/2 large onion diced
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp garlic minced
1 tsp ginger minced
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 14 oz canned tomatoes sauce
1 head broccoli chopped, about 2 cups
1 bell pepper sliced
2 large carrot chopped to matchsticks
1 jalapeno diced, optional
1 can coconut milk
1 cup rice cooked

Instructions

If necessary, cook lentils according to package instructions and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion and salute for a few minutes. Add all the spices ( curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, sugar, garlic, ginger, and cayenne) and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and simmer until smooth.
Place chopped vegetables in microwave safe dish with 1/2 inch of water for 3-5 minutes.
Add the lentils, vegetables, and coconut milk to the onion and tomato mixture. Stir to combine and simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve over rice.

Notes

One of our favorite products is Trader Joe's steamed lentils, which make this an easy dish to make!

This recipe is also super versatile. Whatever veggies you have on hand can go into the curry. We've tried green beans and zucchini as well!

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