Indulge in a culinary journey with our specially curated lentil-based recipes, each offering a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a delightful adventure with our Lentil Sweet Potato Coconut Curry, a harmonious blend of lentils, sweet potatoes, and coconut milk, creating a creamy and aromatic symphony of flavors. For a hearty and wholesome meal, try our Lentil and Vegetable Soup, brimming with an assortment of vegetables and lentils, simmered in a flavorful broth. If you're in the mood for a quick and protein-packed lunch, our Lentil Salad with Roasted Vegetables is a delightful option, combining lentils, roasted vegetables, and a tangy dressing. And for a taste of Indian cuisine, our Lentil Curry is a classic dish featuring lentils, aromatic spices, and a rich tomato-based sauce. These recipes showcase the versatility of lentils, offering a diverse range of culinary experiences that are both nutritious and satisfying.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
VEGAN COCONUT-LENTIL CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES
A hearty blend of warm Indian spices and nutritious lentils and sweet potatoes rounded out with creamy coconut milk. Perfect served with your favorite rice or some yummy naan.
Provided by VegHead
Categories Vegetarian Curry
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups of vegetable broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
- Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tikka masala seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, without burning the garlic, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- Mix in lentils, sweet potato, cayenne pepper, and hot vegetable broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until lentils and sweet potato are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and serve over rice garnished with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 16.2 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1028.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
LENTIL & SWEET POTATO CURRY
A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread
Provided by Ren Behan
Categories Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil in a large pan, add 1 chopped red onion and cook for a few mins until softened.
- Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds and 1 tbsp medium curry powder and cook for 1 min more, then stir in 100g red or green lentils (or a mixture), 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, 500ml vegetable stock and a 400g can chopped tomatoes.
- Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add a drained 400g can chickpeas, then heat through.
- Season, sprinkle with ¼ small pack coriander, if you like, and serve with seasoned yogurt and naan bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 91 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 16 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN, SWEET POTATO & COCONUT CURRY
Serve this mildly spiced curry with rice noodles, basmati rice or chappati breads and introduce your kids to curry
Provided by Lesley Waters
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 35m
Yield Serves 2 adults and 2 children
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok, stir in the curry paste and fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, sweet potatoes and lentils and stir to coat in the paste, then pour in the stock and coconut milk. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Tip in the peas, bring back to the boil and simmer for a further 4-5 minutes. Season to taste before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24.5 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3.6 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.57 milligram of sodium
RED CURRY LENTILS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND SPINACH
In this vegetarian main inspired by Indian dal, lentils are cooked with an aromatic blend of Thai spices - fresh ginger, turmeric, red curry paste and chile - then simmered in coconut milk until fall-apart tender. Browning the sweet potatoes before cooking them with the lentils brings out their sweetness, balancing the heat from the chile and curry paste, while baby spinach tossed in just before serving adds fresh flavor. Serve over steamed white or brown rice, or with toasted flatbread on the side.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, easy, vegetables, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the browned sweet potatoes to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot and set the heat to medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the curry paste, garlic, ginger, chile and turmeric, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the lentils, stock, salt and browned sweet potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil over high. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the lentils are creamy and falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the spinach and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lime juice and season with salt to taste.
- Divide among shallow bowls and top with cilantro and coconut flakes, if using.
LENTIL SWEET POTATO CURRY
This is one of those suppers you can start when you get home, then relax while it cooks. (Or help the kids with homework or hop on the stair-stepper.) Apple and brown sugar help sweeten this delicious meatless meal. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine lentils and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add carrots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the sweet potatoes, curry, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add the tomatoes, apple and brown sugar; cover and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until apple is tender. Stir in lentils; heat through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
Tips:
- For a thicker curry, use less vegetable broth or coconut milk. For a thinner curry, use more.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the cooked lentils and sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork.
- For a spicier curry, add more curry powder or cayenne pepper.
- Serve the curry with rice, quinoa, or naan bread.
- Top the curry with chopped cilantro, yogurt, or shredded coconut for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This lentil, sweet potato, and coconut curry is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The curry is also a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give this lentil, sweet potato, and coconut curry a try.
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