Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)

Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)

Caribbean-inspired lentils are spiced with ginger, curry powder, and a chile pepper for a side dish that will keep you warm!

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
373 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, salt, black pepper, and sugar until onion is a deep brown color, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, chile pepper, ginger, and curry powder. Stir constantly to incorporate, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Increase heat to medium heat and stir 1 can vegetable broth into onion mixture. Scrape up any vegetables or curry powder stuck to the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add lentils and remaining 1 can of vegetable broth; cook until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir cilantro into lentils before serving.
Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)
Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)
Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)
Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 fresh chile pepper, minced
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth, divided
  • 0.25 cup canola oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon white sugar
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

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