Vegan Lentil and Vegetable Curry

 

Here's a delicious vegan recipe for you: Vegan Lentil and Vegetable Curry.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
• 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 2 cups chopped vegetables (such as carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Cooked rice or naan bread, for serving

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, around 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric to the pot. Stir well to coat the onion mixture and cook for an additional minute to release the flavors.
4. Add the rinsed lentils, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir everything together and bring it to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.
6. Add the chopped vegetables to the pot and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are cooked but still slightly crisp.
7. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve the vegan lentil and vegetable curry over cooked rice or with naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro for added flavor.

Enjoy your vegan lentil and vegetable curry!