Curried Lentils Recipe

Name: Curried Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced; 1 whole Green Pepper, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes; 1/2 cups Baby Carrots, Halved; 2 Tablespoons Curry Powder; 1 Tablespoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Red Pepper; 3 cups Water; 1 cup Brown Lentils; 2 cups Fresh Spinach

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
1 whole Green Pepper, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes
1/2 cups Baby Carrots, Halved
2 Tablespoons Curry Powder
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Red Pepper
3 cups Water
1 cup Brown Lentils
2 cups Fresh Spinach

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Heat up olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet.
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Combine onions, green pepper and garlic.
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Cook until fragrant.
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Add in tomatoes, carrots and seasoning (you can add more or less depending on your taste).
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Stir together well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
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Pour in the water and lentils.
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Let it cook and stir occasionally until most of the water has been absorbed.
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Stir in spinach and let wilt about 3 minutes.
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Serve over basmati rice and/or with my Imitation Naan (see my recipe box).

192

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced, 1 whole Green Pepper, Diced, 4 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced, and more.

Yes, Curried Lentils falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Lentils

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Variations & substitutions

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