Coconut Curried Golden Lentils (20 Minutes!)

Name: Coconut Curried Golden Lentils (20 Minutes!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 1/2 cups golden (yellow) lentils* ( (rinsed and drained // or sub red with similar cook time or green with longer cooking time)); 1 Tbsp coconut oil ((or water)); 1 small shallot ((diced // optional)); 4 cloves garlic ((minced // ~2 Tbsp as original recipe is written)); 2-3 Tbsp fresh minced ginger; 3/4 tsp sea salt; 1 heaping Tbsp curry powder ((DIY or store-bought)); 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((for heat - omit if you don’t like spice)); 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups light coconut milk; 1-2 Tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup ((plus more to taste // or sub stevia)); 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Simple, flavorful curried yellow lentils seasoned with fresh spices, garlic, and ginger and swimming in a curried coconut sauce. The perfect plant-based side!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:34:39 GMT