High-Protein Lentil Curry Recipe
High-Protein Lentil Curry Recipe saves dinner when comfort food cravings demand spice warmth and emotional stability tonight.
You simmer lentils coconut milk and bold spices because nourishing meals deserve dramatic flavor always.
This curry delivers protein comfort confidence proving vegan cooking easily handles busy weeknight chaos everywhere.
High-Protein Lentil Curry Recipe
High-Protein Lentil Curry Recipe combines lentils, vegetables, and coconut curry sauce into a hearty vegan meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 cup dried red lentils
- 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, and coconut milk.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, curry powder, and turmeric.
- Bring mixture to a simmer and cook 20 minutes.
- Add spinach, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook 3 minutes until lentils soften.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 380Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 20g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Iron: 30%Folate: 40%
Vitamin A: 25%
Potassium: 18%
Magnesium: 20%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Add lime juice before serving.
- Toast spices briefly for deeper aroma.
- Serve with basmati rice or naan.
- Add chili flakes for heat.
- Let curry rest five minutes before serving.
