Cozy Lentil & Vegetable Coconut Curry (Easy One-Pot Vegan Dinner)

This cozy lentil and vegetable coconut curry is rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying, made with simple pantry ingredients like lentils, potatoes, carrots, and coconut milk for a nourishing and affordable one-pot vegan dinner.

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (or olive oil)

1 Medium Onion, chopped

3 Cloves Garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground)

1-1/2 Tablespoons Curry Powder

1 tsp Ground Cumin

1/2 tsp Turmeric

1 cup Dried Lentils (red or brown), rinsed

1 cup Coconut Milk, unsweetened

3 cups Vegetable Broth

2 cups Mixed Vegetables (carrots, potatoes, cauliflower, frozen veg, or spinach)

Salt, to taste

This is one of those meals I turn to when I want something warm, comforting, and dependable. There’s something incredibly grounding about a pot of lentils slowly simmering with coconut milk, spices, and tender vegetables. The potatoes and carrots soften into the curry and absorb all that rich flavor, creating a bowl that feels hearty and complete on its own. I love recipes like this because they’re made from simple, affordable ingredients, yet they feel nourishing and satisfying in a way that lasts long after the meal is finished.

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add onion and sauté 5 minutes until soft.

Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, and turmeric. Stir until fragrant.

Add lentils, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and vegetables. Stir well.

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook until lentils are tender and curry is thick.

Season with salt to taste.

Serve With

Rice

Flatbread

Or enjoy on its own as a thick stew

Note: you can use 1 Coconut Ginger Curry Flavor Bomb and omit the cumin, curry and turmeric in this recipe.

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