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Red Lentil & Squash Curry

A warming and nutritious curry featuring red lentils and butternut squash, seasoned with aromatic spices for a hearty single-serving meal.

Total time
50min
20 prep, 30 cook
Per serving
741kcal
24 g protein
Difficulty
Moderate
Ingredients
£4.16
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Pescatarian
Red Lentil & Squash Curry

Nutrition per serving

This Red Lentil & Squash Curry recipe contains 741 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 24g of protein, 70g of carbohydrates, and 39g of fat, making it a good source of protein.

741kcal
Protein24g13% of calories
Carbs70g38% of calories
Fat39g48% of calories
Fibre
11.1g
Sugar
12.3g
Saturated fat
22.3g
Salt
3.5g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. 1. Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
  2. 2. Peel and dice the butternut squash into small cubes (about 1 cm).
  3. 3. Finely chop half an onion and mince the garlic clove.
  4. 4. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  5. 5. Add the chopped onion to the saucepan and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  7. 7. Stir in the curry powder, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another 30 seconds.
  8. 8. Add the diced butternut squash, red lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable stock to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
  9. 9. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and squash are tender and the curry is thickened.
  10. 10. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  11. 11. Garnish with fresh coriander if using, and serve hot.

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Red Lentil & Squash Curry: questions

How long does it take to make Red Lentil & Squash Curry?
This recipe takes 50 minutes in total - 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
Is Red Lentil & Squash Curry suitable for meal prep?
Red Lentil & Squash Curry is a moderate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 24g of protein per serving, it's suitable for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Red Lentil & Squash Curry?
The key ingredients are Vegetable Stock, Salt, Red Lentils. This recipe is part of our Indian cuisine collection.
Is Red Lentil & Squash Curry healthy?
This recipe contains 741 calories per serving with 24g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian diets.
What diets is Red Lentil & Squash Curry suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian diets. It provides 24g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk