Vegan Coconut Curry Red Lentil Stew

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 T olive oil or coconut oil (I prefer coconut)1 large sweet onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 T powdered ginger (or minced fresh, if you have it)2 T tomato paste (or ketchup, if you don't have paste)2 T curry powder1 t red pepper flakes (or, if you're like me and you like it a little more fiery, feel free to add more!)4 cups veg broth (Rapunzel makes a great veg boullion that has no added salt or spices)1 can (approx 400 ml) coconut milk1 can (approx 400 g) diced tomatoes1.5 cups dry red lentils1 T cumin seedssalt & pepper to tastegarnish with fresh cilantro
Directions
1. In a stockpot, heat the coconut oil over medium high heat, saute garlic, onion and ginger until onion is translucent.

2. Add curry, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes - cook another minute or so.

3. Add veg broth, dicet tomatoes, coconut milk, lentils, and cumin seeds. Cover, bring to a boil, ten reduce the heat and let it simmer, stirring occastionally, until the lentils are very tender (probably about a half-hour).

4. Ladle into bowls, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Serving Size: Makes about 6 large servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHAKINGTHETREE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 199.6
  • Total Fat: 9.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 830.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
  • Protein: 7.3 g

Member Reviews
  • VEGANHOTHEAD
    I made this without cilantro as I didn't have any. It was still very tasty and easy to make. - 11/5/16