Coconut Lentil Curry
A rich and aromatic vegetarian curry made with red lentils, diced tomatoes, spinach, and creamy coconut milk, spiced with warming curry powder and served with soft naan bread.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 18 min
- Total: 28 min
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Indian
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $4.61/serving
Dietary
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- High-Protein
- High-Fiber
- Pescatarian
- Egg-Free
Tags
- one-pot
- stir-fry
- quick
- healthy
- savory
- comfort food
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 teaspoon curry powder
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
- 2 cup vegetable broth
- 13.5 ounce light coconut milk
- 4 cup fresh spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 piece whole wheat naan bread
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 chopped yellow onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 2 teaspoons curry powder. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup rinsed red lentils, 2 cups vegetable broth, and 1 can light coconut milk to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 4 cups fresh spinach until wilted, along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- While curry simmers, warm 4 pieces whole wheat naan bread according to package directions. Serve the lentil curry hot with the naan bread on the side.
Notes
Red lentils cook faster than brown or green lentils, making this a perfect quick meal. If you prefer a thicker curry, uncover for the last few minutes of cooking.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 510
- Protein: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fat: 19 g
- Fiber: 20 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Sugar: 7 g