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Red Lentil Chickpea Curry

This Easy Red Lentil and Chickpea Curry with Spinach is a perfect weeknight meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: curry, gluten free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: April

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small shallot or 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 or frozen chopped kale
  • limes 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. Add salt if needed.
  • Serve hot with a lime wedges if you want.

Notes

 
Yield: about 8 cups
Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Re-heat before eating. Freeze up to 1 month. 
Tips: 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.
Subs: you can use frozen spinach or frozen kale 
Nutrition information is approximate for 2 cups of curry:
Nutrition Facts
Red Lentil Chickpea Curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
487
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
17
g
106
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Sodium
 
528
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
1037
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
52
g
17
%
Fiber
 
20
g
83
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
1757
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
122
mg
12
%
Iron
 
10
mg
56
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories
487
Nutrition Facts