Spicy Thai Red Curry Lentils
Aromatic Thai red curry lentils in coconut milk. One pot vegetarian main with jasmine rice. Spicy comfort food in 35 minutes.
AI SCORE
92
/100
⏱️
62 min
Time
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4 people
Servings
🔥
385 kcal
Calories
📊
medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 Thai chilies, sliced
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
2
Add sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes
3
Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
4
Add coconut milk and whisk until smooth
5
Add red lentils, vegetable broth, and bring to a boil
6
Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until lentils are tender
7
Add bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes
8
Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice
9
Garnish with fresh basil and sliced chilies before serving
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