Red Lentil Curry
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Red Lentil Curry

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 471 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 c red lentils
- 1 c onions 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric ground
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger peeled and minced
- 14.25 oz tomato paste 1 can
Instructions
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Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.
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Put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
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Mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions.
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Increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.
Nutrition Facts
Red Lentil Curry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1401mg
58%
Potassium 2002mg
57%
Total Carbohydrates 80g
27%
Dietary Fiber 33g
132%
Sugars 17g
Protein 28g
56%
Vitamin A
59.4%
Vitamin C
36.2%
Calcium
11.9%
Iron
62.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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