The inspiration for this Spinach Yellow Curry Lentils is quite simple. I love Indian food and I love to whip up a batch of YELLOW CURRY SAUCE. The beauty of making the paste is that it makes a whole bunch and I can use it for multiple recipe ideas. I have made YELLOW CURRY LENTILS before but not with spinach. I have added spinach to my MASALA LENTILS but thought the green would be a great contrasting color to the yellow lentils.
My learning on this dish, or should I say reinforced learning, is that the yellow curry sauce goes a long way. Be sure to cook off the yellow curry sauce with oil in a skillet and do not rush this step. This step really intensifies the flavor. There is so much flexibility in working with the yellow curry sauce – foreshadow to my next post. The other learning/reminder is that we eat with our eyes. My lentil dish has the yellow from the curry and the green of the spinach – hence the title for this post. But you can see the red from the diced tomatoes and the great light purple color from the purple cauliflower. There is so much flavor and color going on in this dish!
If you think you are only a carnivore, think again. More than the color in this dish, it has lots of different textures. This dish is super hearty and you will not leave the table hungry. The lentils are very filling but I love the crunch of the cauliflower. And you know it is good for you because it has spinach. Have I told you yet that this recipe is also vegan.
The cast of characters, the broiled cauliflower and the spinach and tomatoes.
The building of the yellow curry lentils.
The Spinach Yellow Curry Lentils plated.
The Recipe
Spinach Yellow Curry Lentils
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Yellow Lentils
- 15 Ounces Coconut Milk
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Bag Fresh Spinach
- 1/4 Cup Yellow Curry Sauce, See Link in Post
- 1 Head Purple Cauliflower, cut in florets
- 30 Ounces Diced Tomatoes, Drained
Instructions
- Cook the lentils according to box instructions and set aside.Take the purple cauliflower florets and bake in a 325 degree oven for 10 minutes. Finish on high broil for 2 minutes. Set aside.In a skillet, add the oil on medium heat. Once hot, add in the yellow curry sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Add in the coconut milk, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Next, add in the lentils and cook for 2 more minutes.Add in the tomatoes and spinach and cook for a couple of minutes until the spinach wilts. Plate with the cauliflower. You can eat like this or serve over rice.Serve and enjoy!
Responses
comments – I answer every one.
Would you say that the taste is quite similar to daal it is rather delicious looking and I like that it is Vegan. I adore Indian food x
Dal and lentils are very similar. Dals are split lentils, peas and other things. This recipe is naturally vegan.
I love all the colors in this yummy looking dish. I especially love the purple cauliflower, which adds a fun and tasty pop of color!
Thx so much. Getting real good feedback on the purple cauliflower.
1st time to see cauliflower in purple color. This meal looks healthy and delicious. I like Indian food too, we have Indian food outlets to visit in Malaysia.
Really cool about the outlets. We love the flavors of Asia in our house.
I have never tried curry before but this looks yummy! I may need to test the waters and try it out. I am so picky when it comes to trying new things
Give it a try – healthy and super tasty.
This sounds like a really interesting dish, I’ve never really cooked much with lentils, but they do add an interesting texture to meals.
I did not either until somewhat recently. I really like there texture and they are very filling for a vegetarian meal.
I have never been a huge fan of lentils, but your recipe makes me want to give them another try. Adding the coconut milk sounds like an interesting twist.
Use coconut milk when a recipe calls for cream. A little bit lighter and now dairy free.
I have never cooked with some of these ingredients and I must try them. Thanks for sharing
I hope this recipe did inspire you to explore new foods. Have a great day.
Lentils are so healthy and affordable and I love finding new ways to prepare them. This dish sounds delicious and it is beautifully colorful as well!
You bring up two great points about the lentils. I hope you try this recipe.
I’ve always struggled with lentils. I can never make them taste good, but this recipe just might break my bad streak! It looks amazing and I love how simple the ingredients are.
I struggled early too with lentils. Just keep a good eye on them and taste test them as you go like you would with pasta and you should be good to go.
I never eat lentils but I feel I am missing out. This looks so delicious! I love curry! xx corinne
Give it a try – a lighter way to try a curry recipe.