Thai Curried Lentils
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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
2 cups dry lentils 5-7 cups water2 cups butternut squash, cubed1 medium onion, diced4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1 can unsweetened coconut milk5 tablespoons curry powder (or to taste)1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)1 tablespoon dried cilantro (or fresh)2 cups snap peas, chopped
Directions
makes ten 1-cup servings.

Place first 5 ingredients into pot or slow cooker.
Add half of the coconut milk and the seasonings.
Let cook for 20-45 minutes on the stovetop, or if using slow cooker, 6-8 hours on low.
30 minutes before serving, add peas and taste to adjust the seasonings, if desired.



Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ABSINTHEMINDED.
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 150.2
  • Total Fat: 7.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 106.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
  • Protein: 5.5 g

Member Reviews
  • JKERESZTI
     I made this last night, but first cut a pound of chicken into chunks, and cooked it with the onions and garlic in a taste of curry powder and red pepper flakes, then followed the rest of the recipe. Served over brown rice, it was a huge hit in my house! This is excellent- can't wait to make it again - 8/12/08
  • KPULIS76
     This is similar to a recipe I make at least twice a week. I use low sodium chicken/vegetable stock instead of water which results in a more flavorful dish. Plus carmelizing the diced onion before adding the other ingredients also adds some sweetness and depth. Sparkpeople's version is a bit bland. - 8/6/08
  • HEATLW
     Those comments on the calories....this recipe calls for 2 cups of lentals to make 10 servings. so you are not eating 1 cup per serving - 8/6/08
  • IAMTHEAMYGDALA
     It was alright. It satisfied the grumbling in my tummy. And if I put some yogurt on top, it was almost tasty. But I agree that it is simultaneously spicy yet bland. I tried adding additional spices (and basil) which helped a bit. - 4/2/08
  • J70460
     Thai curry is a paste based on chili peppers , you recommend an Indian blend of dry spices. I intend to cook this with the Thai curry paste and low fat coconut milk, will post how it comes out. - 12/27/07
  • KATIWMS
     Lentils swell when cooking. Along with the other ingredients, this recipe would certainly make a good 10 cups. - 8/6/08
  • CD441578
     We like lentils, and veggies, and curry - but this did not go over well at our house. It was simultaneously spicy and bland - how is that possible?? We added a squeeze of fresh lime juice and some salt but it still didn't help enough. We won't make this one again. - 5/2/07
  • NASFKAB
     Loved the idea. - 3/27/20
  • JWARD199
     Very good and filling. - 4/2/11
  • DARUMA
     I made this according to the directions. It was unclear where to add the other half of the coconut milk so I added with the peas. I cooked up some quinoa to serve with it, took it to a potluck where it was a big hit. - 9/26/10
  • DUTCHONEY
     Would be heartburn for me. - 6/26/10
  • BTRINKLE
     I must try this soon (although it sounds more like a winter dish than a summer one). I love lentils (esp. because they give you so much of that hard-to-get potassium) but I get tired of doing the same thing over and over! - 6/16/10
  • JODAFEEN17
     If using dry powder spice, then should call this Indian Curried Lentils; otherwise, for Thai, use the curry paste, you can find in green, red, or yellow varieties, with various degrees of heat (I think green is hottest). Sounds good, will try soon for a change in main meal. - 6/14/10
  • ROSIE3741
     will try this one, as I like most of the ingredients, may add chicken - 6/14/10
  • LEZCAPI
     SOUND SUPER FILLING & REAL EASY TO MAKE -THANX FOR SHARING -I WILL DEFINATELY BE TRYING THIS ONE SOON!!! We just moved -easy dinners is a must right now -healthy makes it A BONUS!!!! :) THANK YOU!!!! :) - 6/14/10
  • LEANJEAN6
     I dunno---I found it OK--but I can eat just about everything, but my husband definitely did not like it!!! - 6/14/10
  • SUGARSMOM2
     this sounds like my kind of dish . I love beans and this is great it adds vegetables to my daily needs . - 6/14/10
  • PATRICIAANN46
     This sounds good. I will give it a try. - 6/14/10
  • SHERENE92891
     exciting - 6/14/10
  • GRETEL1128
     I will not even try this, since coconut and me don't mesh well. - 6/14/10
  • HEALTHYGAL01
     Loved this. I forgot to get the snap peas. Used 2 very large sweet potatos that I chopped up with skin one instead of butternut squash.I used half a bottle of Penzey's sweet curry mix to a doubled recipe and 1/2 a bunch of fresh cilantro. I added the second part of coconut mik before serving - 9/25/09
  • MEGS81
     Sorry ABSINTHEMINDED, but we couldn't even eat this! Wound up ordering pizza... It had a chemical-y taste, and was simultaneously spicy and bland as others are saying. Good idea in theory, but the recipe needs a lot of tweaking. - 2/5/09
  • FUNNYSUNNY123
     First the directions, I didn't think, were very clear. Anyhow, I agree with the "bland" comment, but I didn't use the flakes. I instead, added a tsp of garam marsala, ginger and ceyenne pepper. And I used pumpkin instead of the squash. I am letting the flavors meld and see if that helps. - 10/18/08
  • REBECAHB
     My husband and I really enjoyed this. My kids thought it a little spicy and I didn't use the red pepper flakes. I will make this again. - 9/15/08
  • BETTYBOGGESS
     I've not had a chance to try this one. I'm not sure if my family will appreciate this one. - 8/6/08



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