Hello my loves,
Happy #easymondays! Today’s recipe is this 15 minute chickpea and lentil curry. It’s comforting, cozy and could not be easier for a weeknight meal. And? It’s toddler approved. Charlie ate 2 bowls of this when I gave it to him!
Let me set the scene for how this recipe came to be. It was 4:50pm. Charlie eats around 5:15. I look in the fridge to see the leftovers I was going to give to him had been eaten by hubby for lunch. I check our meat drawer. Empty. I didn’t want to make him a sandwich, I wanted more of a warm meal. So I started experimenting with this recipe that night and even the first time I made it, it was good. I adjusted a couple things the next time and boom, we have a winner.
It’s meat free but packed with protein, fiber and iron from the chickpeas and lentils. I think chicken would be the best addition to this curry if you’d like to add meat. Serve this chickpea and lentil curry over a bed of rice with a spoon so you can scoop up alllll the yumminess. And of course a piece of naan on the side. I like to top mine with some cilantro for a pretty and yummy garnish.
15 Minute Chickpea and Lentil Curry
15 Minute Chickpea and Lentil Curry
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger paste; or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp salt, to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can lentils, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can full fat coconut milk, shaken well
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- squeeze of lemon
- cilantro for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, saute olive oil and onion for about 3 minutes over medium heat until onion is soft. Then add garlic, ginger, garam masala, salt, cumin and turmeric. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer on low for 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice. Enjoy!
Told you it was easy! So so good, you will love it. Looking for other easy and cozy recipes to bring into your weeknight rotation? My creamy sausage and tortellini soup is beyond delicious and perfect for soup season! Also my sage chicken thighs with creamy polenta could not be easier! The chicken takes about an hour to bake, but it’s only 5 minutes hands on! So yummy! Be sure to tag me when you make any of my recipes @tessa_port. Happy cooking!
