Curried Lentils with Coconut Milk

Leah Elliott
Leah Elliott @LeahBoBeah

This dish is so easy to make and you can modify it endlessly. Want it spicy? Add cayenne pepper. Want more veggies? Throw in whatever you like! It’s really versatile and filling.

Curried Lentils with Coconut Milk

This dish is so easy to make and you can modify it endlessly. Want it spicy? Add cayenne pepper. Want more veggies? Throw in whatever you like! It’s really versatile and filling.

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Ingredients

35-40 minutes
4 servings
  1. 2 tablespoonsExtra-virgin olive oil
  2. 1/2 tablespoon(more if desired) Fresh ginger, minced
  3. 2Garlic cloves, minced
  4. 1Small onion, minced
  5. 1/2 teaspoonGround coriander
  6. 1 teaspoonGround cumin
  7. 1 teaspoonGround turmeric
  8. 1 cupSplit red lentils
  9. 1 canFull-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  10. 3Medium carrots, diced
  11. 1 handfulor two Spinach
  12. 1-2 teaspoonsKosher salt
  13. 1 can(use the coconut milk can for measurement) Water
  14. to taste Chopped cilantro for topping

Cooking Instructions

35-40 minutes
  1. 1

    Combine carrots, onion, ginger, garlic, and spices in a pot. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add lentils, coconut milk, water, and salt. The mixture will look very soupy, but don’t worry it will thicken as it cooks. Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until thick.

  4. 4

    Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.

  5. 5

    Serve over rice, topped with cilantro, with veggies on the side.

Tips

If you use lentils that are not red lentils, you’ll need to cook them for longer.

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