Winter vegetable lentil curry (Printable)
A cozy mix of winter vegetables and lentils simmered with aromatic spices for a satisfying meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
02 - 1 small parsnip, peeled and diced
03 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
04 - 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and cubed
05 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
06 - 1 cup kale, chopped, stems removed
07 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
→ Lentils
10 - 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
→ Liquids
11 - 1 can (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
12 - 2 cups vegetable broth
13 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
→ Spices & Seasonings
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp curry powder
16 - 1 tsp ground cumin
17 - 1 tsp ground coriander
18 - 1/2 tsp turmeric
19 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
20 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
21 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
22 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
23 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Garnish
24 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced carrot, parsnip, sweet potato, butternut squash, and cauliflower florets. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Add curry powder, ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, optional cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly.
05 - Add rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes with juices, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and lentils are tender.
06 - Stir in chopped kale and simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Ladle hot curry into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This curry packs hearty winter vegetables and protein-rich lentils into a fragrant, mildly spiced sauce that warms you from the inside out
- It's simple to make, yet feels like a special treat on cold days when you crave comfort food that's also healthy and vegan
02 -
- Rinsing your lentils before adding them ensures a cleaner, less gritty texture
- Adding kale at the very end keeps its texture bright and fresh instead of overcooked and mushy
03 -
- To deepen the flavor, toast your spices lightly in the pot before adding vegetables
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish and balances the richness every time