Thai Lentil Curry with Cauliflower
This simple lentil curry is made with a spicy Thai-inspired coconut sauce and tender cauliflower florets! Easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, this one is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 377kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
- 1 tablespoon canola oil (or high-heat oil of choice)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste, plus more to taste (I use 4 tablespoons)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 (14 ounce or 400 ml) can light coconut milk
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (about ½ of a large crown)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
For Serving
- Cooked rice
- Chopped scallions
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place the lentils into a medium pot and cover them with water.
- Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a boil. Lower the heat and allow it to simmer until the lentils are just almost fully cooked, but still a bit firm in their centers, about 20-25 minutes for green lentils, or 15-20 minutes for brown lentils.
- Drain the lentils into a colander and set them aside.
- Return the pot to the stove over medium heat and coat the bottom with oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the curry paste, garlic and ginger. Sauté everything for about 1 minute, until very fragrant.
- Return the lentils to the pot and stir in the coconut milk and cauliflower. Raise the heat and bring the liquid to a boil.
- Lower the heat and allow the mixture to simmer, uncovered, until the cauliflower is tender, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the maple syrup and lime juice. Season the curry with salt to taste, and adjust any other seasonings to your liking.
- Divide into bowls with rice, scallions and cilantro. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition information does not include accompaniments.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.1g | Protein: 13.5g | Fat: 16.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 894mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 5.3g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 4.9mg