Curried Cabbage & Coconut Lentils

Curried Cabbage & Coconut Lentils with carrots, onions, mushrooms, & tomatoes. This dish is rich in flavor and super easy to make! Fluffy, yet creamy, lentils paired with sautéed cabbage with chickpeas and vegetables makes for a delectable lean protein dish. You may choose to top this dish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and minced cilantro.

Ingredients

Serves: 4 Time: 45 minutes

Curried Cabbage & Coconut Lentils

• 2 cups red cabbage, chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup white mushrooms, sliced
• 15.5 oz can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 Tbs red curry paste
• 2 Tbs curry powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable broth & 1 cup light coconut milk*
• 1 cup red lentils
• Optional toppings: lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped cashews

*Light coconut milk is a low-fat alternative. You may also substitute for unsweetened, unflavored soy or nut milk, cow’s milk (for non-vegan), or you may dilute regular coconut milk with water (i.e. 2/3 cup coconut milk + 1/3 cup water for a recipe that calls for 1 cup)

Directions

1. Begin by preparing your vegetables, lentils, and chickpeas and set aside.
2. In a medium stovetop pot, bring the vegetable broth and coconut milk to a boil.
3. Once boiling, add in the lentils. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until cooked & fluffy.
4. When your lentils are cooked, remove from heat.
5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil on high.
6. Once hot, begin sautéeing the onions, carrot, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 mintues.
7. Add in the curry paste, curry powder, cumin, and black pepper and a dash of salt. Stir together well.
8. Then, add in the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and cabbage.
9. Cook together on medium-high heat for 7-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender and cabbage is wilted.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
11. Once the cabbage mixture is tender and fully cooked and your lentils are done, serve together with optional toppings if desired and enjoy!

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