Lentil Curry with Squash & Cashews

6 Servings

Preparation Time: 25 min
Cooking Time: 240 min

Ingredients

2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL
1 cup diced onion 250 mL
garlic cloves, minced  
1 Tbsp curry powder 15 mL
1 tsp cumin 5 mL
1 tsp coriander 5 mL
1 tsp red pepper flakes 5 mL
1 Tbsp ginger root, peeled and grated 15 mL
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk 398 mL
2 cups butternut squash, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes 500 mL
1 1/2 cup white potato, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes 375 mL
1 cup canned diced tomatoes 250 mL
1 cup vegetable stock, or water 250 mL
1 cup green lentils 250 mL
1 Tbsp honey 15 mL
1 tsp sea salt 5 mL
3 cups fresh spinach or baby kale 750 mL
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 60 mL
1/2 cup cashews 125 mL
1/4 cup plain yogurt 60 mL

Instructions

Step 1
HEAT a large skillet over medium high heat. Add canola oil and let it warm for 30 seconds. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, curry, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in ginger and coconut milk, and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.

Step 2
POUR this mixture into a slow cooker. Add in squash, potatoes, diced tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Stir in lentils, honey, and sea salt. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Step 3
STIR in the fresh spinach or kale, and cilantro. Cover and cook on high for 5 minutes.

Step 4
SPOON into bowls. Top with cashews and a dollop of plain yogurt.

Nutrition & Notes

Nutrition Information
Valeur nutritive
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
% Daily Value
% valeur quotidienne
Amount
Teneur
Calories / Calories 440
Fat / Lipides 25 g
Saturated / saturés 13 g
+ Trans / trans
Cholesterol / Cholestérol 0 mg
Sodium / Sodium 450 mg
Carbohydrates / Glucides 48 g
Fiber / Fibres 10 g
Sugars / Sucres 9 g
Protein Protéines 14 g
Vitamin A / Vitamine A
Vitamin C / Vitamine C
Calcium / Calcium
Iron / Fer