Vegan Red Lentil Curry with Spinach
My Indian Red Lentil Curry is the perfect after-work recipe! Wonderfully filling, packed with red lentils, vegetables, and curry powder, and ready in 10 minutes. Bonus: You only need one pot!
Instructions
- 1
Finely dice the carrots, celery, and onion. Cut the leek into thin rings.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- 3
Add the red lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, curry, and Sriracha sauce or chili flakes to the pot. Stir well, then simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- 4
Once the lentils are tender, add the spinach and bring to a boil again.
- 5
Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper and serve. Enjoy.
Ago's Notes
- Adjust the salt to taste, depending on the salt content of the canned goods.
Let yourself be carried away by the warmth of the curry and the gentle interplay of spinach and lentils - a meal that transforms the simplicity of the ingredients into a delicious harmony. Enjoy the peace that good food creates.
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