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Spicy Red Lentil Curry
Insanely delicious, 30-minute red lentil curry! Saucy, hearty, and protein-rich. Perfect over brown rice for a simple, plant-based meal.
👥 3 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Minimalist Baker📖 minimalistbaker
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●strainer
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
- ●microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Thoroughly rinse lentils in a fine mesh strainer and set aside. If serving with brown rice, cook at this time using this method from Saveur.
2
Heat a large rimmed skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add coconut oil, garlic, ginger, and carrots. Sauté for ⏱️ 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
coconut oil2 Tbspgarlic, minced (3 cloves yield ~1 1/2 Tbsp)3 clovesminced ginger1 tsp
3
Add curry paste and sauté for ⏱️ 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add tomato paste, vegetable broth, water and stir to combine. Then add lentils, coconut sugar, turmeric, and stir.
water1 cup
5
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat slightly to low (or medium-low), and gently simmer for ⏱️ 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir frequently to incorporate flavors, and add more vegetable broth as needed if the mixture becomes too thick.
6
An optional (but recommended) step: stir in coconut milk for additional creaminess, and to balance the heat of the curry paste.
7
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more turmeric for depth of flavor, coconut sugar for sweetness/flavor balance, or a pinch of salt for saltiness.
8
To serve, divide brown rice (optional) and lentils between 2-3 (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) serving bowls and garnish with cilantro, pickled onions, and pita or naan for dipping (optional).
Pita or naan (omit if gluten free // check for vegan friendliness)
9
Store leftovers separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop, adding water as needed for moisture, or in the microwave.
water1 cup
Nutrition Facts
calories
402 kcal
fat Content
16.4 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
15.9 g
sugar Content
13.2 g
sodium Content
1340 mg
protein Content
17.5 g
carbohydrate Content
48 g
saturated Fat Content
10.9 g
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