Creamy Lentil Curry

on Jul 31 2024

 

Creamy Lentil Curry

Eating brain-healthy can span across multiple cuisines, allowing you to enjoy your favorite dishes in a nutritious way.  One such dish is creamy lentil curry, which is wonderfully spiced and perfect for lunch or dinner. Plus, this dish is a great option for hosting, and is something your friends and family will enjoy. 

Chock full of protein and fiber-rich lentils and loaded with veggies: tomatoes, peppers, and spinach.  Lentils are a great source of vitamin B3 and magnesium, important nutrients for brain health.  Diced peppers provide brain-healthy flavonoid quercetin and lutein and zeaxanthin, which are also great for the eyes.  It’s also delicious warmed up the next day.  

Creamy Lentil Curry

Diana Dibblee

Cuisine

Mediterranean, Indian, MIND

Category

Dinner, Lunch

Creamy Lentil Curry

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
  • 1 tbsp dried cumin   
  • 1 tbsp coriander  
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder or several minced cloves 
  • 1 large can crushed tomatoes (796ml) 
  • 1 tbsp dried ginger 
  • 1 tbsp turmeric 
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder (optional) 
  • 2 tsp sea salt 
  • grated pepper to taste 
  • 1 can rinsed lentils (540ml), or 2 cups cooked lentils 
  • 2 cups diced peppers (yellow, orange & red) 
  • dash of water  
  • 1 can light coconut milk (400ml) 
  • large handfuls of baby spinach  
  • Fresh lime 

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, fry oil, cumin, coriander & garlic in a large pan at medium heat for a minute. Mix well.  

  2.  Stir in tomatoes & other spices and heat a few minutes. Add peppers & cook on medium heat for 5-10 stirring often. Add a little water if needed.  

  3. Add in lentils, then pour in coconut milk & add spinach. Cook a few more minutes. Boil then simmer on low heat with top on, until desired. Stir often. Serve with fresh lime & rice, your choice. Makes 4 servings. Enjoy!
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