Coconut-Curry Lentil Stew Served over Quinoa
"This hardy, flavorful lentil stew is very nutritious and filling. Even my kids love it, which is surprising because they are picky. It is both vegan and gluten-free, so just about everyone can enjoy it. I like to spice mine up with garlic-chile sauce on the side. If you don't grow your own tomatoes, ripe ones can be hard to find. Ask your local produce grocer to set aside their damaged and overripe tomatoes for you when they restock and you can get them for a bargain."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Lentil | 1/2 cup cooked (99g) | 115 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1/4 cup coconut powder
- 1 (4 inch) cinnamon stick
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 2 cups red lentils
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped