Name: Green Lentil and Spinach Curry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups green lentils, dry; 400ml can light coconut milk; 3 cups water; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2″ ginger, peeled and grated; 2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoons olive or coconut oil; 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped; 1 cup basmati rice

Green Lentil and Spinach Curry

Author: Stephanie Kay

I made this lentil and spinach curry with green lentils to keep with the green theme, but red or yellow would also work very well.

Author: Stephanie Kay
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Entree
Method: Stovetop
Diet: Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups green lentils, dry
400ml can light coconut milk
3 cups water
1 yellow onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2” ginger, peeled and grated
2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons olive or coconut oil
2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup basmati rice

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Instructions

Using a mesh colander, rinse the lentils well, strain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat oil and add diced onion and carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent and carrots are tender.
Add in minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 1 minute. Add curry powder and ground cumin, and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add rinsed and strained lentils to the pan, and stir quickly to coat the lentils in spice and onion mixture.
Pour in water and coconut milk, and stir to ensure everything is well combined.
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 30 minutes until lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened.
While the curry is simmering, prepare the rice. Combine basmati rice with 2 cups water and a pinch of sea salt, bring to a boil, and simmer on low for 15 minutes until the water has absorbed and rice can be fluffed with a fork. Set aside.
After 30 minutes, add chopped spinach to the curry, cover again and cook for another 5 minutes. The spinach should wilt down into the lentils, it might need to be stirred a little to encourage it.
Remove curry from the heat and give it a good stir to ensure everything is well mixed together. Season to taste as needed.
Serve curry with a side of basmati rice and sprinkle of coriander.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 597 calories
Sugar: 5 grams
Fat: 17 grams
Carbohydrates: 92 grams
Fiber: 12 grams
Protein: 24 grams

Keywords: coconut milk, curry powder, rice, easy, healthy

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