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Lentil Curry

Creamy red lentils cooked in a delicious coconut-tomato curry sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups red lentils rinsed
  • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion and garlic in a large pot until soft.
  2. Stir in the curry powder and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk and broth.
  4. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes until the lentils are tender and creamy.
  5. Season with salt and serve over rice.

Notes

A squeeze of lime at the end really brightens it up.