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Easy Spicy Lentil and Vegetable Curry

spicy lentil curry on a white plate with a side of pita
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
8-10 servings

Cooler temperatures call for hearty soups, stews and curries, but who says they have to be meat-based? For a vegetarian twist that’s as easy as it is satisfying, serve up a bowl of this spicy veggie lentil curry. It’s full of flavor with a dash of heat, and comes together in just 30 minutes.

Related: Vegan West African Peanut Lentil Stew

Looking for more veggie-based dinner ideas? See our 15 Best Vegan Soup and Stew Recipes You’ll Crave All Winter.

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ingredients

2
Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1
medium shallot, chopped
1
tsp ground ginger
2
cloves garlic, minced
1
small scotch bonnet or jalapeno, chopped
1
medium zucchini, chopped
1
tsp ground cumin
½
tsp ground coriander
1
tsp turmeric powder
1
tsp sea salt
2
cups water
1 ½
cups red lentils
1
(14 oz) can full fat unsweetened coconut milk
2-3
cups baby spinach, chopped
Pita, to serve
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directions

ingredients for spicy lentil curry
Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shallots, ginger, garlic and scotch bonnet until brown, about 1 minute. Add in zucchini, cumin, coriander, turmeric and salt and stir for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add in water, lentils and coconut milk, then stir. Cover the skillet and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

When ready, turn the heat off, then stir in the spinach into the hot curry until withered. Serve with a side of fresh pita.

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