Red Lentil and Carrot Curry

Author: Brittany Dixon for A Healthy Slice of Life

This nourishing curry recipe is perfect for when you need something comforting and delicious on the dinner table quickly!

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 tsp grated ginger
• 1 small onion, small diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 large carrots, small diced (about 1 cup)
• 1.5 Tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1.5 cups red lentils
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 can full fat coconut milk
• 3 oz chopped baby spinach
• Juice of half a lime

Directions

• In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and carrots. Sauté 4 minutes until onions are beginning to soften. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, and turmeric to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes more, until fragrant.
• Add lentils, salt, broth, and coconut milk to the pan. Bring to a boil while mixing well, then cover and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes, then remove from heat.
• Take off the lid, add spinach and lime juice and stir to combine. Serve over hot buttered rice.

Notes

If you’d like a thinner consistency, slowly add 1/2-1 cup more of vegetable broth as the curry simmers, stirring well, until it reaches your desired consistency. Adjust seasoning as needed and enjoy as a soup!