Red Lentil Curry

Name: Red Lentil Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 of a sweet onion (diced); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 Inch ginger knob (peeled and minced); 1 1/4 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoons curry powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup red lentils (rinsed and picked through); 32 ounces vegetable broth; 1/2 cup coconut cream; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Red Lentil Curry is a vegan dish that mixes red lentils, garlic, onion, tomato sauce with rich, warm spices. The dish is finished off with coconut cream and topped with fresh parsley.

Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Total40 min
Makes4 servings
Calories459

Ingredients

4 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 of a sweet onion (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 Inch ginger knob (peeled and minced)
1 1/4 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup red lentils (rinsed and picked through)
32 ounces vegetable broth
1/2 cup coconut cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Method

1
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and saute until soft and slightly caramelized, round 7 minutes.
3
Add the garlic clove and ginger and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
4
Add the tomato, brown sugar, curry powder, garam masala and cayenne pepper and stir to incorporate.
5
Add the lentils and the vegetable broth and stir.
6
Cover with a lid and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat down to low and cook for 20 minutes stirring at the 10 minute mark.
7
Remove from heat and stir in the coconut cream. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

You can store these in the fridge for up to 5 days. When you want to reheat them you might need to add more broth or coconut milk to thin it out a bit.

Per serving

Carbs71 g
Protein13 g
Fat14 g
Fiber17 g

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