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Creamy Spiced Lentil Curry

Creamy Spiced Lentil Curry

with Roasted Cauliflower, Butternut Squash and Spinach

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 22, 2023
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Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Creamy Spiced Lentil Curry in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.

Tags:
Rapid
Veggie

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

300

Cauliflower Florets

300

Diced Butternut Squash

1

Ground Cumin

100

Baby Spinach

1

Red Onion

1

Garlic Clove

1

Coriander

½

Lime

1

Lentils

1

Zanzibar Style Curry Powder

200

Coconut Milk

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

Not included in your delivery

50

Water for the Curry

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)476 kcal
Energy (kJ)1993 kJ
Fat21.2 g
of which saturates16.7 g
Carbohydrate50.5 g
of which sugars18.3 g
Protein19.6 g
Salt2.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Baking Tray
Garlic Press
Sieve
Medium Saucepan

Instructions

Get Roasting
1

a) Preheat your oven to 210°C.br> b) Pop the cauliflower florets and butternut squash on two separate baking trays. Sprinkle the ground cumin over both of them.
c) Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
d) Roast in your oven until browned and tender, about 18 mins.

Prep Time
2

a) While the veg roasts, halve, peel and chop the red onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all). Halve the lime.
c) Drain and rinse the lentils in a sieve.

Start the Curry
3

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 mins.
c) Add the garlic and Zanzibar style curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 min.

Simmer the Lentils
4

a) Add the coconut milk, veg stock paste and water for the curry (see ingredients for amount).
b) Mix well, then add the lentils.
c) Season with salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally.

Finish Up
5

a) Add the spinach to the lentils a handful at a time and stir until wilted and piping hot, 2-3 mins.
b) Once the cauliflower and diced butternut squash are cooked, add to the lentils and stir through with half the coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.
c) Add a splash of water if the curry is a bit too thick. Taste and season if needed.
d) Cut any remaining lime into wedges.

Serve
6

a) Divide the creamy lentil curry between bowls.
b) Top with the remaining coriander and serve with the lime wedges for squeezing over. Enjoy!

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