Creamy Lentil Curry With Roasted Butternut Squash
A gluten-free, vegan, one-pot lentil stew that is topped with caramelized butternut squash.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 322kcal
Ingredients
Roasted Butternut Squash
- 1 large butternut squash peeled, deseeded, and cubed
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
Lentil Curry
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 2 tsp cumin seed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne optional, for extra spice
- ½ tsp salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1½ cup red lentils
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices
- 28 oz water
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 14 oz canned full fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 carrot shredded
- ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
To Serve
- massaged lacinto kale
- pumpkin seeds
- cucumber sliced
- fresh cilantro
- basmati rice
- naan bread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Spread cubed squash on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Coat evenly. Place in oven and roast for 30-40 minutes until golden.
- Warm a large dutch oven or pot over medium low heat. Melt butter or oil.
- Add in onion and sauté until fragrant. Add in garlic, ginger and seasonings. Sauté for 1-2 more minutes. Stir in tomato paste and lentils to combine.
- Pour in tomatoes and water and add in lime leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once your lentils have thickened, add in coconut milk, chili garlic sauce, shredded carrot and cilantro. Gently simmer for 5 more minutes. Season to taste.
- Serve hot over massaged kale and/or rice topped with roasted squash, fresh cilantro, and pumpkin seeds.
Notes
*macros do not include serving ingredients
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 978mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11601IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 6mg
