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Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Curry Bowl
VegetarianLunchDinnerHigh ProteinHealthy Comfort

Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Curry Bowl

A hearty and protein-packed spiced lentil and vegetable curry, perfect for a filling and healthy meal.

15 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

4

Serves

400

Calories

Macros · per serving

32g protein

55g carbs

12g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 2 cups green lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 1 can canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 4 cups spinach
  • cilantro — to taste
  • salt — to taste
  • black pepper — to taste
  • 1 lime

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the green lentils thoroughly under cold water and set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop the onion, carrot, and red bell pepper into small pieces and mince the garlic and ginger.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Stir in curry powder, ground cumin, and ground turmeric, cooking for an additional 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Add the rinsed lentils, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), coconut milk, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.

  7. 7

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

  8. 8

    Stir in the spinach and allow it to wilt, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

  9. 9

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

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