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Curry Red Lentils

Curry with your choice of vegetables and creamy red lentils.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: coconut milk, curry, plant-based, red lentils, vegan, vegetables
Author: Chef Kim

Equipment

  • knife
  • large skillet or soup pot

Ingredients

  • ½ cup red lentils
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 cup chopped cauliflower
  • 1 broccoli stalk
  • 1 can coconut milk light
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup water more if needed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add onion, celery and carrot, sauté for 5 minutes until onion has softened.
  • Chop veggies, separate the broccoli florets from stem, peal the stem and chop.
  • Add all ingredients, except broccoli florets and cilantro, stir to mix and bring to a boil. Stir again, lower the heat to keep the mixture at a slow simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli florets and cook until lentils and the vegetables are tender. Turn off heat and stir in cilantro.
  • Serve with rice or naan and a lime wedge (optional)