This one pot vegan red lentil, carrot, quinoa and kidney bean curry will be ready in 30 minutes. This Lentil Quinoa Curry is the perfect healthy, gluten free weeknight meal.
Hi everyone! Thanks so much to Lauren for the chance to guest post on her blog while she is recovering! For those who aren't familiar with me, I'm Vicky from Avocado Pesto.
My food blog is focused on healthy cooking from scratch with recipes catering to a variety of restrictive diets (including dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, etc).
After months in Asia I picked up a ton of cooking tips and learned about the various ingredients. Cue this vegan red lentil, carrot, quinoa, bean curry.
This is a fusion meal inspired by my travels to both Asia and South America. A creamy curry is more reminiscent of the South East Asian countries and India, but beans, quinoa and avocados are closer to the Central and South American cuisine.
If you are looking for some more healthy comfort food recipes, you will love this White Bean, Kale and Sausage Stew, Healthy Goulash and definitely this Stuffed Eggplant with Chicken and Mozzarella!
All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte and definitely some Spiked Apple Cider!
Why You Should Make This Lentil Quinoa Curry
I choose to combine the two worlds in one plate. This one pot meals starts with cooking garlic and carrots, to which red lentils and spices are added before being topped off with quinoa and broth.
Once that is cooked the peanut butter and kidney beans are added. I loved the creamy nuttiness that the peanut butter adds, and quinoa and red lentils have long been some of my favorite ingredients to cook with.
The final dish is a rich and creamy curry infused quinoa and lentil meal. Serve topped with a generous squeeze of lime juice and freshly diced avocado. A true fusion of opposite sides of the world.
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Lentil Quinoa Curry
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 carrot peeled and diced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 - 2 teaspoons diced red chili pepper optional
- 3-4 cups vegetable broth
- salt/pepper to taste
- ½ cup quinoa
- ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter optional
- 1 can red kidney beans
- for garnish: lime juice and diced avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a pan.
- Add garlic and carrot. Cook for a few minutes.
- Add red lentils, cumin, turmeric, red chili peppers and salt to taste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, mixing everything thoroughly.
- Add vegetable broth and quinoa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked through.
- Add peanut butter and kidney beans. Mix. (Optional: add a bit more broth if mixture is too dry)
- Serve garnished with lime juice and diced avocado.
Claudia
I had to cook the lentils a little longer and I added some tofu too, but my goodness the flavours in this are wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Lauren Kelly
Tofu is the perfect addition! So happy you liked it, Claudia!
Kristyn
The curry adds so much flavor! I love it! It's hearty, healthy, & so yummy!! I could eat this any night!
Allyson Zea
As a vegetarian this recipe is totally calling my name! I cannot wait to try it it looks so delicious!
Toni
This is such a perfect weeknight meal! Healthy and easy to make!
sourdoughdaddy
this was delicious! i burnt it a bit and it even gave it a bit of a BBQ taste lmao so highly recommend. but yea i cant get over how good it was thanks a ton!
lauren.kelly
I am so happy you liked it! Thanks for stopping by!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
Vicky, this would be a welcome dinner for this weekend! Saving it now! I bet being in Asia was amazing, learning about the food too. So jealous!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
What great texture and flavors (I was surprised to see the peanut butter)! This looks like a hearty and delicious dish!
Carolyn
What a gorgeous meal! I wouldn't have thought to pair curry and quinoa.
Kirsten / Comfortably Domestic
Wow, Vicky! What an adventure that you are living! Experiencing all of the new food cultures first hand is amazing.
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee
curry's are such a flavor packed way to enjoy healthy dinner. love it!
amallia
wow, look so delicious and healthy. 🙂
lauren.kelly
I agree, Amalia! I can't wait to make this!