🌶️ A warm, flavorful, and hearty plant-based stew, perfect for a cozy night in.
🕒 Prep & Cook Time
- Preparation: 10 minutes
- Cooking: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Red lentils (rinsed) | 1 cup |
| Coconut milk (light) | 1 can (400ml) |
| Carrot (diced) | 1 medium |
| Sweet potato (cubed) | 1 cup |
| Spinach (fresh) | 2 cups |
| Onion (chopped) | 1 medium |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 cloves |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Curry powder | 2 tsp |
| Turmeric | 1/2 tsp |
| Vegetable broth | 2 cups |
| Salt & pepper | To taste |
| Cilantro (chopped) | For garnish |
👨🍳 Directions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add veggies & spices: Stir in carrots, sweet potatoes, curry powder, and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Simmer: Add red lentils, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach: In the last 5 minutes, stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Finish & serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
❤️ Health Stats (per serving)
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Protein: 19g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbs: 48g
🍋 Serving Tip
Serve hot with a slice of whole-grain bread or a spoon of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.