10 Comforting Lentil Curry Recipes

Lentil curries are so satisfying. They’re cheap to make, high in protein, versatile, and delicious. It’s truly a staple dish and brings a feeling of comfort to any meal. Here are 10 lentil recipes that are sure to hit the spot!

1. Green Lentil Curry

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Seasoned with mild spices, this Green Lentil Curry by Priya Lakshminarayan is well balanced in terms of flavors and is very easy to make. Avoid overcooking the lentils; they should hold their shape.

Excerpt from The Essential Vegan Indian Cookbook by Priya Lakshminarayan, published by Rockridge Press. Copyright © 2021 by Callisto Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

2. Chickpea and Lentil Curry

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A cheap and easy curry made with ingredients most of us have in the cupboards. This Chickpea and Lentil Curry by Aaron Calder is Amazing!

3. Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Curry

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A quick and easy curry. This delicious and flavorful Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Curry by Caroline Doucet is naturally vegan and gluten-free. It’s also a great cozy recipe for winter meal prep.

4. One-Pot Lentil Curry

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Curries are simply a category of dishes made with a mix of savory spices. While you can make your curry powder, it’s easy to find in the spice section at most grocery stores. Keep it on hand to whip up a quick dish. Just a little bit adds a ton of flavor! This One-Pot Lentil Curry by Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD makes an excellently filling meal and comes together easily!

5. Coconut Lentil Curry

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Warm yourself up with this Coconut Lentil Curry by Kennedy Kitchings! This dish calls for spices that are simply made for curry perfection and adds refreshing veggies to the lentil and coconut milk to make this curry an all-around great dinner.

6. Kidney Bean and Lentil Curry

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Need some comfort food? Try this aromatic Kidney Bean and Lentil Curry by Maria Koutsogiannis! It is packed with flavor from the beautiful onion and garlic. Then, it packs punch from the beautiful spices like sweet curry, cumin, and smoked paprika. This hearty curry is perfect for that cold night when you are craving something healthy, but comforting.

7. Sweet and Spicy Spinach and Lentil Curry

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Wholesome and delicious food does not have to be time-consuming or difficult! This curry is a perfect example of how easy it can be to eat well, even when you’re on a tight schedule. This healthy dish is filled with beautiful and exotic spices balanced out by creamy coconut milk. This Sweet and Spicy Spinach and Lentil Curry by Maria Koutsogiannis is guaranteed to keep you warm, cozy, and satisfied during the chilly weather.

8. Kabocha Squash Lentil Curry

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This healthy Vegan Kabocha Squash Lentil Curry by Kaylee Pauley has a lovely robust flavor and hearty texture, a perfect combination.

9. Lentil Curry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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These Vegan Lentil Curry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Kaylee Pauley make for a great weeknight meal – easy to make and full of flavor, yet hearty and healthy! They are full of protein and just absolutely delicious. And they are not difficult to make! Try them out!

10. Healthy Low-Sodium Red Lentil Curry

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This Healthy Low-Sodium Red Lentil Curry by Susan Edelman is well-seasoned, hearty, and delicious. Instead of using salt, this recipe instead calls for several flavorful spices, and instead of oil, the onions are cooked in water. Simple and easy to make.

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