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Coconut Curry Lentils

Kelly Jensen
These coconut curry lentils are a hearty high protein dish that is ready in 30 mniutes. Green lentils, coconut milk, kale, and spices make this a tasty plant-based meal.  Serve over rice with a piece of fresh homemade garlic naan, and you have a complete meal in no time.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 8
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch knob ginger peeled and diced
  • 2 cups french green lentils
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder or curry paste
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1 13 ounce can coconut milk, unsweetened
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper
  • Cilantro chopped
  • Lime juice to garnish
  • Sriracha optional for heat

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat.  Add the garlic and onions. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the ginger, lentils, curry powder, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cover and simmer the lentils for 20 to 25 minutes until the water has absorbed and the lentils are tender.
  • Remove lid and stir in the coconut milk, kale, salt and pepper, and top with fresh cilantro and lime juice to garnish.  If you like heat, add a bit of sriracha. Serve over rice and mangia!

Notes

Dietary Modifications

This coconut lentil curry is vegan and vegetarian.
It's also gluten free, just double check all the ingredients and spices are certified gluten free first if you have a gluten allergy.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 474mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 15gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 4mg
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