5 from 6 votes
Vegan Lentil Curry
This Lentil Curry is quick, easy, and healthy. This vegetarian curry recipe made with Indian spices, tomatoes, and brown lentils.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
Calories:
356 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 inches ginger peeled and grated, fresh
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 crushed tomatoes 28 ounce can
- 1 cup brown lentils rinsed and drained
- 1 coconut milk 15 ounce can
- salt
- black pepper
- cilantro for garnish
- basmati rice for serving, cooked
- naan bread for serving
- PLAIN yogurt not Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Make your spice blend. Add cumin, curry powder, garam masala, and turmeric to a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until the onions are translucent. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the spice mix and stir until everything is coated.
- Add vegetable broth to skillet. Stir it around and scrape up any bits that are cooked onto the bottom of the pan. Add tomatoes and lentils.
- Cover and turn the heat to medium low. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are soft. If the mixture needs more liquid during the simmer, add some more vegetable broth.
- Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice with cilantro, yogurt, and naan bread.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include rice or naan.
- If you can't find the spices at your grocery store, then try ordering them online or looking at an Asian market.
- Add cayenne pepper for a little spice!
Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
503mg
(21%)
Potassium
935mg
(20%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
475IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 503mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 935mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.