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Crock Pot Red Curry Lentils

July 10, 2014 Amanda Plott

I have a confession to make... I've never cooked with lentils before!

Okay, well... I have. I did cook with them when I was attempting to make this same meal a few weeks ago and somehow managed to do something wrong and ruined the entire crock pot of curry. Ugh. Live and learn!

I guess what I should say is that I've never successfully cooked with lentils before. I have eaten them before, but it's always been in soups and never as the 'star of the show'. I knew from the soups that I'd had, that I did like lentils and have been looking for an excuse for a while now to use them.

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I love a good curry, and for me, this really hit the spot! The only thing I will do differently next time, is to maybe add a jalapeño to the crock pot for a bit of a bonus kick-in-the-pants.

Even though I was told that this curry was spicy (as curry should be), it wasn't quite spicy enough for my Texas born tastebuds. If you like heat as much as I do, I would definitely add a jalapeño! If you like less heat, add just a bit less of the curry paste!

A few good things about lentils...

They are naturally high in colesterol-lowering fiber. The high fiber content means that they also help with managing blood sugar; that fiber will keep your blood sugar from rising rapidly after a meal. Lentils also provide nutrients from at least seven important minerals including high amounts of B-vitamins, and protein!

All that with virtually no fat and just over 200 calories in a full cup of cooked lentils.

The bottom line here? Lentils fill you up and not out!

Crock Pot Red Curry Lentils
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The Skinny:
Servings: 8 • Size: About 1 Cup • Calories: 254.7 • Fat: 2.7 g • Carb: 43.1 g • Fiber: 17.2 g • Protein: 14.7 g • Sugar: 7.5 g • Sodium: 529.9 mg

Ingredients:
2 C. Red Lentils
28 Oz. Tomato Puree
3 1/2 C. Water
1 Onion, Chopped
4 Garlic Cloves
2 Tbsp. Ginger Root, Grated
3-5 Tbsp. Red Curry Paste
2 Tsp. Garam Masala
1/2 Tsp. Ground Turmeric
Salt to Taste
Pinch of Cayenne
1/4 C. Light Coconut Milk

Optional Garnish: Cilantro

Directions:
Rinse and sort the lentils.

Toss everything into the crock pot, except for the coconut milk. Give it all a really good stir.

Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.

Once the lentils are cooked and tender, turn the heat off and add in the coconut milk. Stir to combine.

Serve right away and enjoy!

I served mine over cooked white rice and steamed mixed veggies.

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In Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Indian, Vegetarian, Thai, Crock Pot/Instant Pot Tags red, curry, crock, pot, slow, cooker, lentil, vegetarian, thai
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