20 Tasty Lentil Recipes (Quick Curry & More!)
This coconut lentil curry is a 30 minute easy dinner idea that’s healthy and full of flavor! It’s flavored with coconut milk and curry paste.
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: 4
Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 568 calories, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 605.4 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Saturated Fat 7.9 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 92.8 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 22.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
Ingredients:
- 2 cups uncooked white or brown basmati rice, to serve (or Instant Pot basmati rice)
- 2 cups brown or green lentils
- 8 cups chopped leafy greens: spinach, kale, or chard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15-ounce can coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instruction:
- Make the rice according to How to Cook Basmati Rice (or Instant Pot Rice).
- Place the lentils in a saucepan with 6 cups warm water. Bring to a low boil, then boil for about 20 minutes until tender (taste to assess doneness). Drain, then add a few pinches of salt.
- Meanwhile, wash the greens, remove the stems and chop the leaves. (If using prewashed baby spinach, you can skip this step.) In your largest skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the greens and sauté for several minutes until tender and bright green.
- When the lentils are done, add them to the skillet with the greens. Over medium high heat, stir in the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, tomato paste, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper. Cook for a few minutes until heated through and the sauce is thickened.
- Taste and add a few pinches of salt if desired. Serve with rice.
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FAQ
What do lentils go well with?
If you have a few root vegetables hanging out in your fridge, those are also great with lentils, like in this warm lentil and root vegetable salad with parsnips and carrots. Lentils are particularly nice with cheese, as in this grilled halloumi and lentil salad.
What is the best way to eat lentils?
Five Ways to Eat Lentils
- Use them in a soup. It’s an old standby for a reason: It’s just flat-out good, especially on a cold day. …
- Use them in fillings. This is how I’ve usually worked with lentils in a non-soup setting. …
- Toss them. …
- Bake them. …
- Use them for sweets.
What do lentils do to your gut?
Lentils are high in fiber, which supports regular bowel movements and the growth of healthy gut bacteria. Eating lentils can increase your stool weight and improve your overall gut function ( 5 ).
Are lentils healthy or fattening?
Lentils are low in sodium and saturated fat, and high in potassium, fiber, folate, and plant chemicals called polyphenols that have antioxidant activity. [1] These nutritional properties have led researchers to study their effects on chronic diseases.
