Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup chopped mushrooms; 1/2 cup chopped carrots; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 cup dry green lentils; 1/2 cup quinoa; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice blend); 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 dash ground black pepper, or to taste; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 cup dry green lentils
1/2 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice blend)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 dash ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 3 minutes. Mix in mushrooms, carrots, and garlic; cook until flavors combine, about 2 minutes.
2
Stir vegetable broth, water, lentils, quinoa, tomato paste, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; let simmer until vegetables are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
3
Stir butter and cream into the saucepan. Replace the lid and cook until the lentils are tender, about 5 minutes.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, 1 cup chopped mushrooms, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry

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