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Lentil Curry with Halloumi

Yellow Curry Lentils and Halloumi is an incredibly flavorful, protein-packed vegetarian dinner recipe that will surely impress all who try it!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 3 to 4 servings
Calories: 707 kcal
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

Yellow Curry Lentils & Halloumi
  • 1 1/2 cups dry green lentils uncooked
  • 1 cup dry brown or white rice uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 1 14-ounce can full fat coconut milk, + more for serving*
  • 5 ounces haloumi chopped into ¼ to ½-inch cubes
For Serving:
  • Cooked basmati rice
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Cook the lentils and rice according to the instructions on the packages.
  2. While the lentils are cooking, heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and all of the spices and salt. Cook an additional 5 to 8 minutes, until onion is cooked through.
  3. Add the coconut milk and bring to a full boil. Reduce the heat slightly but maintain a gentle boil for 10 minutes, until sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Stir the cooked lentils into the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes. For a thinner sauce, add more coconut milk until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
  5. Add the cubed halloumi and cook just until halloumi is hot, about 2 minutes.
  6. Taste the lentil curry and add additional sea salt or spices to taste.
  7. Serve over cooked brown rice or basmati rice with freshly chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • *Use two cans of full-fat coconut milk for more sauce.
  • You can replace all of the individual spices with 3 tablespoons of yellow curry powder if you have it on hand.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 707kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 35g (54%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3to 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 707

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 707kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 35g 54%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.