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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

Servings

4

Difficulty

easy

veganhigh-proteindinner

Ingredients

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

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

2

Add curry powder; toast 30 seconds.

3

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

4

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

5

Season to taste; serve with rice.