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Red Lentil Curry

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4” piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 tsp turmeric (ground)
  • 2 serrano peppers, sliced thinly
  • 2 tsp cumin (ground)
  • 1 tsp coriander (ground)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 4 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste (1 tsp is good start)
  • Pepper to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups red lentils, rinsed
  • 28 oz coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 6 Tbsp almond butter (creamy, unsweetened)
  • 1 small lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped

Prep

Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan, then add garlic, ginger, and serrano pepper. Cook for 2 min, stirring.

Add the cumin, coriander, chili powder, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30-60 seconds.

Add the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, and lentils. Bring to a boil then simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.

Add coconut milk, almond butter, and more salt/pepper to taste. Continue cooking on low heat for 8 minutes.

Add lemon juice and cilantro, and turn off the heat. Done!

Credit

This recipe is from Rainbow Plant Life. Check out her website. It’s amazing.