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Vegan Red Lentil Curry

Golden and glowing! This VEGAN meal is hearty, healthy, and full of superfoods with red lentils, coconut milk, curry spices, and ginger. Truly comfort food that is good for mind and body.
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Course: Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Keyword: coconut milk, curry, garam masala, red lentil, vegan recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 463kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cup Red Lentils uncooked
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Ginger minced
  • ½ cup Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 cups Medium Tomatoes quartered
  • 1½ tbsp Oil
  • 14 oz Coconut Milk 1 can
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Curry Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper

Garnishes

  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • ½ tbsp Fresno chilies red chilies; very thin sliced
  • ½ tbsp long green chilies very thin sliced
  • ¼ tbsp crispy garlic bits fry garlic bits
  • lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Mince the garlic and ginger very well. I like a food processor or you can diy. Chop the onions and quarter the tomatoes.
  • Heat the pot. Add oil. Sauté the garlic, ginger, and onions until fragrant.
    4 cloves Garlic, 2 tbsp Ginger, 1½ tbsp Oil, ½ cup Yellow Onion
  • Add the tomatoes and sauté another two minutes.
    2 cups Medium Tomatoes
  • Add the coconut milk, vegetable broth, and throw in all the dry spices. Mix.
    14 oz Coconut Milk, 2 cups Vegetable Broth, ½ tsp Garam Masala, ½ tsp Paprika, ½ tsp Turmeric, ½ tsp Curry Powder, 1 pinch Salt, 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • Bring this to a low simmer. Do not boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cover with lid.
  • Add the lentils. It will take eight minutes give or take to soften. Follow the package instructions for time. Cover.
    1¼ cup Red Lentils
  • Once the soup has thickened and the lentils are soft you are read to plate!
    Ladle a few scoops in a big bowl and garnish with the chopped cilantro, very thin sliced chilies, and a little scoop of crispy garlic.
    Enjoy!
    1 tbsp cilantro, ½ tbsp Fresno chilies, ½ tbsp long green chilies, ¼ tbsp crispy garlic bits, lemon

Notes

Nutritional values are estimates and will vary on brands chosen, amounts, ingredients used, and preparations. Please use your personal nutritional calculator for more exact amounts. RLF is not a certified nutritionist.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Red Lentil Curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
463
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
 
26
g
163
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Sodium
 
688
mg
30
%
Potassium
 
910
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
31
g
10
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
1368
IU
27
%
Vitamin C
 
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
67
mg
7
%
Iron
 
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.