Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe

Something that I did not expect when going plant based was how I would fall in love with cooking all over again.  Why you ask?  The answer is simple, it's  because we've been forced to try all sorts of new cuisines.  I never thought I would see the day when my husband, the self proclaimed reformed King of Carnivores, would request a curry for dinner, but it happens more often than you would think.  I know the next question you are thinking.  "How did you get him to that point."  Again the answer is a simple one.  I did is with recipes like this Easy Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe.  

The Vegan Red Lentil Dahl is easy to make with every day pantry ingredients,  it's sure to be a family favorite in no time. I can't wait to share it with you so...

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For this Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe you will need a few simple ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of Dried Red Lentils
• 1 Large Sweet Potato, diced
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 Onion, diced
• 4-6 Cloves of Garlic, minced
• 1 quart vegetable Broth
• 13.5 oz Can of Coconut Milk
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 Tbsp Red Curry Powder
• 1 tsp Ground Turmeric 
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Chili Flake
• 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

To begin place a deep pan over medium/high heat and allow it to get hot.  

Add a little oil to the pan.

While the pan is heating up, take a moment to prep your vegetables. 

Rinse your lentils. 

Add the onions to the pan and sauté until soft and translucent.  

Next, add the bell pepper, sweet potato, and garlic to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.

Add the spices to the pan, stir so that all the vegetables are coated, and cook one more minute. 

Now add the rinsed lentils to the pan. 

Add in the vegetable broth. 

Add the maple Syrup.

Bring to a boil. 

Once the broth is at a hard boil, lower the heat to a simmer. 

Cook for approximately 10 minutes. 

After ten minutes your lentil should be tender and the pan will look like this. 

Finally add in the can of coconut milk and simmer for 5 more minutes to thicken. 

Serve this Easy Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe over some white rice and top with a little fresh chopped cilantro.  Have you ever seen a more stunning dish?  I can begin to tell you how much flavor is in the lovely dish and the speed of it make this Vegan Red Lentil Dahl the perfect weeknight meal!  I know you're gonna love it so get in the kitchen and give it a try TONIGHT!  

And as always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Healthy Living, 

~ The Kitchen Wife~

Yield: 4-6

Author: Mandee Pogue

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East Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe

Easy to make with every day pantry ingredients, this Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe is sure to be a family favorite in no time.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of Dried Red Lentil, rinsed
• 1 Large Sweet Potato, diced
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 Onion, diced
• 4-6 Cloves of Garlic, minced
• 1 quart vegetable Broth
• 13.5 oz Can of Coconut Milk
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 Tbsp Red Curry Powder
• 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Chili Flake
• 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. To begin place a deep pan over medium/high heat and allow it to get hot.
2. Add the onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes until soft and translucent. 
3. Add the sweet potato, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan.  Sauté for another 5 minutes. 
4. Add the spiced to the pan and cook for 1 more minute.
5. Add the rinsed lentils, maple syrup, and vegetable broth to the pan.  
6. Bring to a boil.  Once the liquid has come to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer.  Simmer for  10 minutes. 
7. Add the coconut milk and cook for 5 more minutes to thicken.
8. Serve over white rice and top with fresh chopped cilantro.  
9. ENJOY!

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