Vegan Lentil Curry
This Vegan Lentil Curry is a delicious, hearty, and healthy meal that is perfect for chilly winter nights. It is packed with protein and fiber, and is also vegan and gluten-free. This curry can be made in under an hour, and can be served with rice or naan bread.
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon grated ginger
-1 tablespoon ground cumin
-1 teaspoon ground coriander
-1 teaspoon ground turmeric
-1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
-1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
-1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
-1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
-1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
-1 cup dry lentils, rinsed and drained
-1/2 cup water
-1 tablespoon honey
-1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
-1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Method:
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, cloves, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, lentils, water, honey, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper, and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the lentils are tender and the curry is thickened, about 30 minutes.
5. Stir in the cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread.
Potential changes & improvements:
-Add more vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, or green beans.
-If you want a thinner curry, add more water or coconut milk.
-For a spicier curry, add more cayenne pepper or ground chili pepper.
-Instead of honey, you could use agave nectar or brown sugar.
Works Well With…
-Rice
-Naan bread
-Steamed broccoli
-Roasted cauliflower
Common Mistakes:
-Not simmering the curry long enough. Be sure to simmer the curry until the lentils are tender and the curry is thickened.
-Not adding enough liquid. If the curry is too thick, add more water or coconut milk.
Nutritional Information:
– Calories: 290
– Fat: 12 g
– Saturated Fat: 9 g
– Cholesterol: 0 mg
– Sodium: 610 mg
– Carbohydrates: 34 g
– Fiber: 13 g
– Sugar: 6 g
– Protein: 12 g
Allergens:
-None