How to Make Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry is a delicious and hearty dish that brings together the earthy flavors of lentils and the nuttiness of quinoa with a burst of bold and aromatic spices. This recipe is the perfect way to incorporate healthy and nutritious ingredients into your diet while still enjoying a comforting and flavorful meal.

With the combination of protein-packed lentils and quinoa, this curry is not only satisfying but also provides a good source of essential nutrients. The addition...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup dry green lentils
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice blend)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 dash ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 3 minutes. Mix in mushrooms, carrots, and garlic; cook until flavors combine, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir vegetable broth, water, lentils, quinoa, tomato paste, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; let simmer until vegetables are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir butter and cream into the saucepan. Replace the lid and cook until the lentils are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    403 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 1158mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 21g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 985mg