Lentil Curry with Kale Recipe
Darling, this lentil curry with kale recipe is hearty, nourishing, and sassier than your yoga teacher preaching about kale smoothies.
Earthy lentils simmer with warming spices while kale struts in, adding crunch, color, and more attitude than your group chat.
It’s comforting, nutrient-packed, and quicker than pretending you’ll actually stick to that juice cleanse.
The garlic, ginger, and turmeric create bold flavors that turn kale into a star, not a punishment.
So grab your pot, stir proudly, and serve curry that feels indulgent yet sneaks in greens with effortless flair.
Lentil Curry with Kale Recipe
Vegan lentil curry with kale combines earthy lentils, hearty greens, and fragrant spices into a satisfying, nutritious main dish.
Ingredients
- Red lentils – 1 cup rinsed
- Kale – 3 cups chopped (stems removed)
- Coconut milk – 1 cup
- Vegetable broth – 2 ½ cups
- Onion – 1 medium diced
- Garlic – 3 cloves minced
- Fresh ginger – 1 tbsp grated
- Crushed tomatoes – 1 cup
- Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Curry powder – 1 tbsp
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Turmeric – 1 tsp
- Chili powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Fresh cilantro – 2 tbsp chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a 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 crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth; stir well.
- Mix in red lentils; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until lentils soften.
- Stir in coconut milk, kale, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 325
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 90%
- Vitamin C: 44%
- Iron: 28%
- Calcium: 15%
- Potassium: 21%
Additional Tips
- Add chickpeas for extra protein.
- Use baby kale for a milder flavor.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime for brightness.
