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High-Protein Lentil Curry Recipe

Emily Carter
High-Protein Lentil Curry Recipe combines lentils, vegetables, and coconut curry sauce into a hearty vegan meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal

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: 380
Total 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.