Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry

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Lots of flavor packed in this Indian-spiced curry! This recipe is very adaptable and can be made to fit your preferences. You can also change up the veggies you use, alter the amount of spice, etc.

Submitted by Alisan
Published on March 9, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms

  • ½ cup chopped carrots

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup dry green lentils

  • ½ 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

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  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.

Cook's Notes:

Cooking oil can be substituted for olive oil; other types of lentils can be substituted for dry green lentils; heavy whipping cream can be substituted for milk, if desired.

Garam masala can be found at your local ethnic grocery store or in some large chain grocery stores.

Omit butter and cream to make it vegan-- will still taste great.

37 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403 Calories
10g Fat
61g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 1158mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 21g 74%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 10mg 12%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 8mg 44%
Potassium 985mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.