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One-Pot Golden Lentil Curry

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 bell peppers cored and finely chopped
  • 3 garlic minced
  • 2- inches fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 2- inches fresh turmeric peeled and minced (or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 cup dry red lentils rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
  • 1 rainbow bunch chard chopped
  • juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, for about 3 minutes.
  • Next add the peppers, garlic, ginger, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, curry powder, salt and cayenne. Stir to combine and continue to cook for about 5 minutes.
  • To the pot, add the lentils and vegetable broth then bring to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until lentils are tender. 
  • Pour in the coconut milk then stir to combine. Add the chard and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, until chard has wilted. Squeeze lemon juice over top then stir. 
  • Add more seasonings to taste, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!