Lentil Stew with Coconut Milk Recipe
This lentil stew with coconut milk recipe takes comfort food and gives it a tropical spa day, minus overpriced cucumbers.
Creamy coconut milk swirls into earthy lentils, creating rich depth that makes boring old canned soup feel personally attacked.
The hearty texture hugs your stomach tighter than high-rise leggings after brunch, but with far less judgment.
Aromatics like garlic, onion, and ginger build irresistible flavor while turmeric and cumin bring sunshine-level warmth to every spoonful.
One bite, and you’ll understand why this stew doesn’t just feed hunger—it feeds your inner diva who deserves luxury.
Lentil Stew with Coconut Milk Recipe
A creamy, comforting lentil stew enhanced with coconut milk, spices, and fresh herbs—perfect for a plant-based, nourishing dinner.
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Onion – 1 large diced
- Garlic – 4 cloves minced
- Fresh ginger – 1 tbsp grated
- Carrots – 2 medium chopped
- Red lentils – 1 ½ cups rinsed
- Sweet potato – 1 large peeled and cubed
- Coconut milk – 1 can 13.5 oz
- Vegetable broth – 5 cups
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Turmeric – 1 tsp
- Curry powder – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1 ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Fresh cilantro – 2 tbsp chopped
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot.
- Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and carrots for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add red lentils, sweet potato, broth, and coconut milk.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer uncovered 35–40 minutes until lentils and sweet potato are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice for brightness.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 345
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 14 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 85%
- Iron: 25%
- Folate: 33%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Magnesium: 20%
Additional Notes
- Add chili flakes for spice if you’re feeling bold.
- Swap sweet potato with pumpkin for variety.
- Tastes even better the next day—hello, meal prep queen.
