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Spicy Vegan Curried Lentils

February 11, 2020 · Innana

I’ve been going crazy for these spicy vegan curried lentils lately.

It’s safe to say at this point in my life, that I’ve been maintaining an 80% plant-based diet. For about 3-months last year, I had completely given up all meat, dairy, and gluten (I’ll have a post on my experience with this coming out soon) and although I still don’t really eat dairy, I did start incorporating meat and gluten in very limited quantities.

During this time, I began experimenting with primarily vegan/plant based dishes. I have always been a sucker for a good curry dish so when the craving began getting overwhelming, I figured I would use what I had on hand to make my own twist on my classic favorite. The result? a whole lotta yumminess. 

I love to serve them with basmati rice for a more authentic experience. My Middle Eastern family has been eating basmati rice for several years now. It’s aromatic taste makes it a whole ethnic experience in and of itself!

I’m going to keep this intro for these spicy curry vegan lentils short and sweet because I know you just came here for the recipe! 🙂

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I like to purchase my lentils pre-cooked because I do not have time available to soak and cook most days. I simply purchase a pre-cooked bag from my local Trader Joes.

This simple step saves me SO much time and I value any opportunity I can find to cut corners.

I always add the lentils to vegan curried lentils recipe last.

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Spicy vegan curried lentils

Whether you're a vegan, following a plant-based diet, or simply giving up meat for lent, these curried lentils will amaze you and your guests.

  • 2 cups Cooked Lentils
  • 4 tbs Tomato paste
  • 1 clove Garlic (chopped finely)
  • 1 small Onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbs Curry powder
  • 1 tbs Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Maple Syrup (or substitute sweetener of your choice)
  • 1 tbs Paprika
  • 2 tsp Cayenne Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 3 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbs Fresh Ginger (Chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Water (Add more or less depending on how thick you want it.)
  1. Begin by cooking the garlic, onion, and ginger in a little bit of oil until onions are translucent.

  2. Add the tomato paste and spices, combine nicely. Add water and mix (should begin to thicken).

  3. Add cooked lentils and cook for about 10 minutes.