Vegan Lentil Curry
Vegan Lentil Curry is flavorful, rich in nutrients, and totally satisfying! With crunchy carrots, sweet onions, and bell peppers this lentil dish delivers texture and taste! Plus, it's ready in only 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup red or yellow lentils rinsed and drained
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 cup red pepper diced
- ¾ cup sweet onion diced
- 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onions in ¼ cup of vegetable broth for 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add chopped carrots and bell peppers. Add remaining vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
- Add rinsed and drained lentils. Stir to combine. Simmer with lid on for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are soft.
- Reduce heat.Add spices: curry powder, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook an additional 3 minutes until heated through. Serve with brown rice, or quinoa and top with fresh chopped cilantro.
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Notes
Tips for Making Vegan Curried Lentils
- Use precooked green lentils to save on time. I prefer the yellow or red lentils as they have a softer texture which I like in this dish.
- There are many varieties of lentils. Some require a longer cooking time. Be sure to read the package instructions for the lentils you purchase if you do not use red or yellow lentils. Green lentils will require a longer cooking time.
- Purchase lentils in the bulk section of your grocery store to save money.
- For meal prep, prepare the lentils in advance, and mix them into the sauce and vegetables to save you time when you're ready to serve.
- If serving with brown rice, prep ahead of time to save time, or prepare the rice in the ninja foodi or instant pot to save time.
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
- Freeze: Allow the curried lentils to cool down completely before storing them in a freezer safe container for up to 2-3 months.
- Reheat: Transfer frozen lentils to the refrigerator to defrost overnight. Reheat on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4456IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg