Vegetarian Chickpea and Lentil Curry

This easy vegetarian curry is made using red lentils, modified for a light flavor with lemon and cilantro.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 373 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
• 3 cups chopped fresh spinach, or more to taste
• 2 cups water, or more as needed
• 1 hot chile pepper, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package red lentils
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, not drained
• 1 dash lemon juice, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, chile pepper, and garlic. Cook until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add curry powder and turmeric and cook for a few seconds. Add lentils and water. Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Add chickpeas and continue to cook until lentils are tender, 10 to 12 minutes more. Add more water if needed.

Step 2

Add spinach to curry and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, lemon juice, and cayenne before serving.