Lentil Coconut Curry with Brown Basmati Rice
This delicious vegan curry features the goodness of lentils and the incredible flavor of spices from India and coconut milk. You can make this in the slow cooker or stovetop for an easy and healthy meal.
Servings 6
Calories 291 kcal
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
- 1 1/2 cups Brown lentils Rinsed
- 1 medium onion Diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp paprika (if you like it spicy)
- 3 Cloves garlic Minced
- 2 Tbsp Fresh ginger Minced
- 2 Cans Pureed tomatoes (28 oz cans)
- 8 Oz Light coconut milk
- 1/4 Cup cilantro Chopped
- 1 Cup Brown basmati rice
Heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent. Add all the spices, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, onion mixture and 2 cans full of water to your slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours. If you want to make this on the stovetop, simmer on low-medium heat for 30 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
Prepare the rice according to package directions. Serve the lentil curry over the rice and garnish with cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 726mgFiber: 13gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1950IUVitamin C: 60.2mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 5.8mg