Red Lentil Curry

 
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Recipe:

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4-5 large carrots
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. minced ginger
  • 1 can light or regular coconut milk
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 1 Tbs. Curry Powder (start with 1 Tbs. and add more as needed)
  • 1/8 tsp. or a "dash" of cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. Cook the lentils according to instructions on package.
  2. While the lentils are cooking, chop the carrots, onion, and zucchini. Sauté with 1 tbs. olive oil and minced garlic and ginger until slightly soft. 
  3. Add the curry powder, cayenne, lime juice, chickpeas, and spinach. Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes. 
  4. Add the coconut milk, diced tomatoes, and cooked lentils. Simmer over medium-low heat for another 3-5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve over rice or cooked quinoa!