The BEST Coconut Lentil & Chickpea Curry
Coconut Lentil & Chickpea Curry that's creamy, sweet, savory, spicy, and pairs perfectly with rice. Top it off with basil for the perfect, easy, healthy dinner recipe! This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 390kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry lentils
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 13.5 oz. can coconut milk
- 1/2 Tbsp cumin powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 2 Tbsp agave syrup or honey
- 15 grape tomatoes halved
- 1 1/4 cups chickpeas canned
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- salt/pepper to taste
- crushed red pepper to taste
- fresh or dried basil optional
Instructions
- Bring the dry lentils and water to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the lentils are softened (and the water is absorbed).
- Add in the coconut oil and stir.
- Add in the coconut milk, cumin, turmeric, garlic, ginger, and agave.
- Add in the cayenne, salt and pepper to taste, and desired amount of crushed red pepper.
- While allowing the curry to simmer, add in the grape tomatoes and chickpeas.
- Cook for about 7-10 minutes.
- Serve and top with fresh or dried basil.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
Carbs: 33 Fat: 27 Protein: 7
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal