Turmeric-Y Curried Red Lentil Stew With Fresh Ginge

Name: Turmeric-Y Curried Red Lentil Stew With Fresh Ginger And Seasonal Greens (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed, drained and picked over for debris; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium yellow or sweet onions, diced; 8 cloves of garlic (1 head) finely minced; 1/4 cup fresh ginger, finely minced; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 8 cups unsalted vegetable broth; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach, kale, arugula, chard or other seasonal cooking greens; extra crushed red pepper for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed, drained and picked over for debris
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium yellow or sweet onions, diced
8 cloves of garlic (1 head) finely minced
1/4 cup fresh ginger, finely minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons turmeric
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
8 cups unsalted vegetable broth
2 cups chopped fresh spinach, kale, arugula, chard or other seasonal cooking greens
extra crushed red pepper for garnish

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["Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
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Add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly translucent,
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stirring frequently.", "Add garlic and ginger, stirring every 15 seconds or so.
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Cook for 1-2 minutes more.
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Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, salt and red pepper,
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cook for 1 minute.", "Add lentils, stirring to incorporate into the mix.
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Cook for 30 seconds longer, allowing mix to
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become fragrant.", "Add stock and tomatoes, stir well to incorporate.
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Turn burner to low and simmer partially covered
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for 30 minutes.
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Stir every 10 minutes or so.", "Once the 30 minutes are up, taste your soup,
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adding more salt if needed.
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If the mix looks a little on the thick side, add more stock or crushed tomatoes, 1/4c at a time.", "Stir in greens right before serving."]

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed, drained and picked over for debris, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium yellow or sweet onions, diced, 8 cloves of garlic (1 head) finely minced, and more.

Yes, Turmeric-Y Curried Red Lentil Stew With Fresh Ginger And Seasonal Greens (Vegan) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turmeric-Y Curried Red Lentil Stew With Fresh Ginger And Seasonal Greens (Vegan)

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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