Quick Red Lentil Curry with Spinach
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Cuisine: dinner
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups whole-fat coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup red curry paste (see note)
- 3/4 cup red lentils
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 4 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Plain yogurt, garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet with high sides, whisk together coconut milk, water and curry paste. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and add red lentils. Let simmer for 22 to 25 minutes, just until the red lentils are tender but still hold their shape.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in spinach until wilted. Serve curry over cooked grain, with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
Notes
Tips & Tricks: I'll often keep a jar of store-bought curry paste for this dish. You can find these curries in most grocery stores.
Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: red lentils, coconut milk, brown rice
Nutrition: See the information.
Nutrition
- Calories: 534
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 110.4
- Fat: 21
- Carbohydrates: 74.3
- Fiber: 8.4
- Protein: 16.4
- Cholesterol: 1.5
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