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Easy Red Lentil and Chickpea Curry with Spinach

This Easy Red Lentil and Chickpea Curry with Spinach is a perfect weeknight meal. Nothing fancy, just a delicious, healthy and gluten-free curry!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: curry, gluten free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 small can chickpeas, drained and rinsed about 2 cups or 398ml
  • 1 cup dry red lentils 250 ml
  • 1 large can diced tomatoes 796 ml
  • 1 ½ cups coconut milk 1 can, 400ml
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach About 3 large handfuls
  • Greek Yogurt
  • limes
  • cilantro optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat
  • Add the chopped onion and stir, cooking for about 30 seconds. Add in the garlic and stir.
  • To the onion and garlic, add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, paprika and salt. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes to release the aroma of the spices.
  • Add the chickpeas, lentils, diced tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir to combine and place the lid on the pot. Turn up the heat to medium and bring the curry to a slow boil.
  • Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 12-15 minutes or until lentils are soft. Stir a few times as it cooks. If the curry is too thick, you can add a little vegetable broth or water.
  • After about 7 minutes, add the spinach and stir. Taste the curry. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve hot with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, lime wedges and/or cilantro.

Notes

For the ultimate creaminess, use regular (non-light) coconut milk.
Be sure to stir the curry a few times as it's cooking. And taste it halfway through cooking. Add more seasoning if you like.
Nutrition information is approximate and does not include Greek yogurt for a topping.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Red Lentil and Chickpea Curry with Spinach
Amount per Serving
Calories
243
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
264
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
519
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
878
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
61
mg
6
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories
243
Nutrition Facts