Spicy Lentil Curry with Spinach Recipe
Darling, this spicy lentil curry with spinach recipe is bold, fiery, and sassier than your best friend’s hot take at brunch.
Hearty lentils simmer with fragrant spices until creamy, while spinach sneaks in like the healthy sidekick you didn’t know you needed.
It’s comforting, plant-powered, and quicker than deciding which shoes match your Friday-night outfit.
The chili heat, garlic, and turmeric create flavor fireworks that make boring dinners look utterly tragic.
So grab your pot, toss in those greens, and serve curry hotter than your last questionable text thread.
Spicy Lentil Curry with Spinach Recipe
Vegan spicy lentil curry with spinach combines protein-packed lentils, fragrant spices, and tender greens into a hearty, nourishing dish.
Ingredients
- Red lentils – 1 cup rinsed
- Spinach – 4 cups fresh
- Onion – 1 medium diced
- Garlic – 3 cloves minced
- Ginger – 1 tbsp grated
- Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
- Vegetable broth – 2 ½ cups
- Coconut milk – 1 cup
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Curry powder – 1 tbsp
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Turmeric – 1 tsp
- Chili powder – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Fresh cilantro – 2 tbsp chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder; cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Mix in lentils; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until tender.
- Stir in coconut milk, spinach, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 32%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Iron: 28%
- Calcium: 10%
- Potassium: 18%
Additional Tips
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for brightness.
- Use kale instead of spinach for extra texture.
- Pair with quinoa for a wholesome, balanced meal.
