Thai
Thai Coconut Lentil Curry
Red lentils simmered with coconut milk, ginger, garlic, lime, vegetables, and vegan fish-free curry paste.
Prep12 min
Cook25 min
Total37 min
Serves4
The good part
This Thai-inspired vegan coconut lentil curry uses red lentils, coconut milk, vegetables, lime, ginger, garlic, and vegan fish-free curry paste.
Vegan swap
Choose curry paste that is clearly vegan and fish-free because some curry pastes include shrimp paste or fish sauce.
Serving ideas
Serve with jasmine rice, lime wedges, Thai basil, cilantro, and steamed greens.
Gather
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons vegan fish-free red curry paste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 lime, juiced
- Thai basil or cilantro
- Salt
Make
Method
- 01Sizzle vegan fish-free curry paste in oil until fragrant.
- 02Add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- 03Stir in red lentils, coconut milk, broth, vegetables, and salt.
- 04Simmer until lentils are tender and creamy.
- 05Finish with lime juice and Thai basil or cilantro.
Keep cooking
Swaps, storage, and useful next steps.
Estimated nutrition varies by ingredients and brands used.