Vegetarian Red Lentil Coconut Curry

This is a dreamy, creamy, delicious vegetarian red lentil coconut curry which is great served over rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 379 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup red lentils
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 3 medium plum tomatoes, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse lentils with cold water until water runs clear. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots and onion. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to help vegetables release their liquid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add tomatoes and another pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in vegetable stock and lentils. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer, stirring every so often, for 45 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, curry paste, curry powder, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.