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Black lentils are considered the caviar of lentils. These black beauties are delicious and packed full of protein, flavor, and fiber. Curry dishes are bold, spicy and easy. This is a recipe that will catch your taste buds attention.

Black Lentil Curry is a delicious main dish. Vegan, gluten free and versatile. So easy so yummy you won't be able to wait to try this recipe! infusedveggies

This dish is crazy versatile. Make it with lentils of any color, millet or a meat substitute of your choosing. Add in sriracha, fresh ginger, turmeric, cumin, red peppers, cilantro the options are endless.

This is a recipe that you can have some fun with. Don’t think too hard, jump in and enjoy the curry ride!

Black Lentil Curry

Black Lentil Curry is a delicious main dish. Vegan gluten-free and versatile. So easy so yummy you won't be able to wait to try this recipe!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 45

Course: Main Dishes

Servings: people

Author: Vegan Gluten Free Life

Ingredients

1 cup black lentils
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup red onion diced
6 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup red curry paste gluten free
1 (13 ounce) can organic lite coconut milk
1/2 cup white wine or vegan broth
2 limes, squeezed
salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

1 container extra firm tofu grilled
1 cup tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 cup sprouts
1 lime zest
4 cups baby kale or spinach

Instructions

Wash and cook lentils according to packaged directions. Drain.
Heat oil in large sauce pan add in onion and garlic. Sauté 5-6 minutes until onions are translucent.
Stir curry paste into onion and garlic, blend well.
Add in coconut milk and wine to curry paste, stir, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes.
To the sauce add in cooked lentils and lime. Bring back to a boil reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve curry lentils over kale, spinach, or noodles. Add toppings. ENJOY!