Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry

Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry

Lots of flavor packed in this Indian-spiced curry! This recipe is very adaptable and can be made to fit your preferences. You can also change up the veggies you use, alter the amount of spice, etc.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup dry green lentils
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice blend)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 dash ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 3 minutes. Mix in mushrooms, carrots, and garlic; cook until flavors combine, about 2 minutes.

Step 2
Stir vegetable broth, water, lentils, quinoa, tomato paste, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; let simmer until vegetables are cooked through, about 40 minutes.

Step 3
Stir butter and cream into the saucepan. Replace the lid and cook until the lentils are tender, about 5 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Cooking oil can be substituted for olive oil; other types of lentils can be substituted for dry green lentils; heavy whipping cream can be substituted for milk, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403
Calories
10g
Fat
61g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol9mg 3%
Sodium1158mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate61g 22%
Dietary Fiber21g 74%
Total Sugars9g
Protein20g
Vitamin C10mg 52%
Calcium137mg 11%
Iron8mg 44%
Potassium985mg 21%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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