Red Lentil Curry (Fast)

Split red lentils simmer quickly into a creamy, gently spiced curry—protein-rich vegan main ready in about 25 minutes.

Prep
8 min
Cook
23 min
Total Time
31 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
  • vegan
  • high-protein
  • dinner
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1tbspolive oil
  • 1/2mediumyellow onion, diced
  • 2clovegarlic, minced
  • 1tspginger, minced
  • 1tbspcurry powder
  • 1cupred lentils, rinsed
  • 3cupvegetable broth
  • 1/2cupcoconut milk
  • 3/4tspsalt

Nutrition

Calories

290

73 per serving

Protein

14g

28% DV

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Sauté onion in oil 4 minutes; add garlic, ginger 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add curry powder; toast 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Stir in lentils and broth; simmer uncovered 15–18 minutes until tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in coconut milk; simmer 3–4 minutes creamy.

  5. 5

    Season to taste; serve with rice.