red lentil & cauliflower curry

red lentil & cauliflower curry

(delicious! great vegan dinner or sidedish)

red lentil & cauliflower curry

(adapted from Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook)

2 T coconut oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2″ piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced

1 large carrot, diced

1/2 t red chili flakes (optional)

2 T your favourite curry paste

1 c red lentils, rinsed

1 head of cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets

3 c vegetable stock

1 lemon, juiced

salt & pepper

In a large pot, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat. 

Stir in the onions, garlic, ginger, carrot and chili flakes and let soften for a few minutes, stirring around a bit. 

Spoon in the curry paste, along with the rinsed red lentils, giving things a good mix. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low, add in the cauliflower and cover. 

Simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are mushy and cauliflower is tender, adding more stock or water if you feel it needs it. 

Remove from heat, squeeze in lemon juice and adjust seasoning by adding a bit of salt and pepper. 

Serve over rice or your favorite grain.

Enjoy! xo