Spinach, Red Lentil, and Bean Curry

This very tasty vegetarian curry combines lentils and mixed beans with sauteed onions, fresh spinach, curry seasonings, yogurt, and tomatoes. Serve with rice or on naan.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 328 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
• ¼ cup tomato puree
• ½ teaspoon ground dried turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, grated
• 4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can mixed beans, rinsed and drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse lentils and place in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

In a bowl, stir together tomato puree and yogurt. Season with garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and chile powder. Stir until creamy.

Step 3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion begins to brown. Stir in spinach; cook until dark green and wilted. Gradually stir in yogurt mixture. Then mix in tomatoes and cilantro.

Step 4

Stir lentils and mixed beans into mixture until well combined. Heat through, about 5 minutes.