Description
A cozy, creamy comfort meal packed with protein and flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger on medium heat until the onion is translucent.
- Add the curry powder, cumin, and turmeric, and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the rinsed red lentils and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the coconut milk, season with salt to taste, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Make ahead for quick meals; can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg