The beauty of lentils is that they are relatively quick and easy to work with to prepare a great meal. Lentils are also great at absorbing the flavors of spices making them a high nutritional meal. In addition, by using different colors of spices and vegetables you can get a variety of health promoting polyphenols.
This recipe will provide a great source of polyphenols including flavonoids like quercetin, carotenoids like lycopene, ginsenosides, curcumin and more.
Did you know that a single curry meal was tested in a clinical trial and found to improve blood vessel function? Read the results here
Overview of the Red Lentil Coconut Curry Soup
– Prep time = 15 Minutes
– Cooking time = 20 to 25 minutes
– Number of colors (i.e. antioxidants) = MANY! Green, red, white, brown, yellow, orange and more.
– Types of antioxidants and polyphenols: quercetin, ginsenosides in ginger, curcumin, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamate, cinnamic acid from cinnamon, carotenoids from tomatoes including lycopene
Red Lentil Coconut Curry Soup
Ingredients:
– 1/2 red onion diced
– 1 Tablespoon of Coconut Oil for frying
– 1 bell pepper (I do ½ green, ½ red)
– 1/2 to 1 whole jalapeño pepper
– 5+ cloves of garlic chopped
– 1 inch knob or so of ginger
– 1 teaspoon of each: cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, turmeric
– 1/2 teaspoon of cloves
– 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
– 1 Tablespoon curry powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/3 cup of tomato paste (save the other half in a bag to freeze for next batch)
– 2 cups of red lentils (rinsed)
– 7 cups of water
– 2 cups of Veggie Stock
– 1 can of Unsweetened lite coconut milk
– 1 can of chick peas (15 oz) 15 oz can of chick peas
Did you know that a single curry meal was tested in a clinical trial and found to improve blood vessel function? Read the results here
Directions:
1. In a pot add the coconut oil, onions, peppers and cook for 5-7 min until the vegetables have softened and start to take on color.
2. Add garlic, ginger, spices, and tomato paste and continue to cook for 2-3 more min.
3. Add remaining ingredients (red lentils, water, veggie stock, coconut milk and chick peas) and cook uncovered for 20 to 25 min or until it is ready.
Enjoy!
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