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Coconut Lentil Spinach Curry

  • 35 min
  • β‰ˆ €1.89
  • 2 servings
  • Easy

red lentils, baby spinach, and onion: a straightforward vegan combination for an everyday dinner.

Calories761.5 kcal
Protein31.1 g
Fat41.3 g
Carbs
Fiber
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Estimates per serving for 2 people. Check labels if you have allergies. BundeslebensmittelschlΓΌssel (BLS) 4.0. Calculation and sources.

Equipment

  • stove

Prepare

1

Rinse red lentils thoroughly in a fine sieve

Rinse red lentils thoroughly in a fine sieve. Peel and halve onion, then finely dice.

Cook

2

Wash and peel fresh ginger

Wash and peel fresh ginger, then grate finely. Rinse baby spinach and drain well; roughly chop any large leaves.

3

Heat rapeseed oil in a large pot over medium heat

Heat rapeseed oil in a large pot over medium heat; Add onion and fry for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until softened and lightly browned Lower the heat.

4

Add fresh ginger

Add fresh ginger, mild curry powder and stir for just 30 seconds until fragrant; do not let it darken. Add red lentils, canned peeled tomatoes.

5

Coconut milk

Coconut milk, tap water to the pot and stir well. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently for 18 minutes until the firm ingredients are tender.

6

Stirring occasionally

Stirring occasionally. Fold in baby spinach and cook for 2 more minutes until the leaves have wilted.

7

Season with iodised salt

Season with iodised salt, black pepper now and mix thoroughly before serving.

Finish

8

Divide the finished red lentils

Divide the finished red lentils, baby spinach evenly between the servings and serve immediately.

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