Best 4 Lentil Chickpea Vegetable Curry Recipes

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Lentil chickpea vegetable curry is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy curry, or you want to add more vegetables or lentils, this recipe is sure to please. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of making a delicious lentil chickpea vegetable curry that is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LENTIL, CHICKPEA, VEGETABLE CURRY



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Make and share this Lentil, Chickpea, Vegetable Curry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
500 g pumpkin, peeled and chopped into 3cm pieces
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cup red lentil
1 liter vegetable stock
400 g chickpeas, drained
2 zucchini, cut into 3cm pieces
2 cups cauliflower florets
salt and pepper
chopped fresh coriander, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan; add onion, pumpkin, garlic and curry powder. Cook stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add the lentils and stock, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
  • Add the chickpeas, zucchini and cauliflower and simmer a further 5 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve garnished with fresh chopped coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 219.5, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 13.9

SLOW COOKER RED LENTIL & CHICKPEA CURRY WITH POTATOES & PEAS



Slow Cooker Red Lentil & Chickpea Curry with Potatoes & Peas image

Hearty, full of flavor, a relatively short list of ingredients, and basically hands-off. That's what I call the perfect dinner recipe! I love this chickpea curry recipe and I hope you do too.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dry split red lentils (rinsed well)
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium yellow onion (diced - about 2 cups)
2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
2 1/2 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound)
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional; adds some extra heat)
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1 14-ounce can lite coconut milk
1 cup frozen peas
Rice
Cilantro

Steps:

  • To a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, add the lentils, chickpeas, onion, garlic, potatoes, vegetable broth, curry powder, cayenne pepper if using, and salt. Stir, place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on low for 7-8 hours (high for about 4 hours), until the potatoes and lentils are cooked through. It'll be relatively thick until you do the next step.
  • About 30 minutes before eating, start cooking your rice and stir in the coconut milk and peas. Continue cooking on low for another 20-30 minutes.
  • Taste and add additional salt if desired.
  • To serve, add some rice to your bowl plus the curry. Top with fresh cilantro. That's it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 667 mg, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY LENTIL & VEGGIE CURRY



Creamy lentil & veggie curry image

Swap in different veg to this family-friendly curry, or add a can of chickpeas to make it chunkier. Kids can take it to school in a wide-necked thermos

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion , chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp Madras curry powder
200g red lentils
2 sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into cubes
1l veg stock
400g canned peeled cherry tomatoes
200g green beans , trimmed and cut into short lengths
4 tbsp Greek yogurt plus more for the top if you like
½ small bunch coriander , chopped
¼ cucumber , finely chopped (optional)
naan bread and rice to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion for a few mins until softened. Add the spices and cook for 1 min, then stir in the lentils, sweet potatoes, stock and the cherry tomatoes.
  • Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add the beans and cook for 2 mins then stir in the yogurt and some seasoning. Sprinkle over the coriander and chopped cucumber if using and serve with naan bread and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

VEGAN LENTIL AND CHICKPEA CURRY



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A base vegan curry of my favorite flavors with spice and vegetable combos that can be adjusted for preference. Serve over brown rice, couscous, or quinoa.

Provided by Ashley Graboski-Bauer

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Vegetarian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
3 carrots, chopped
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons vegetable bouillon
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
4 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
⅔ cup red lentils
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup cashews
½ cup raisins
½ cup shredded spinach

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and bell pepper until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, cumin, coriander, paprika, bouillon, garam masala, garlic powder, ginger, curry powder, cinnamon, turmeric, pepper, and cardamom. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add water, tomatoes, and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, cashews, raisins, and spinach. Continue simmering until lentils are tender, adding more water as needed, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 417.6 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Add a teaspoon of garam masala for a warm, earthy flavor.
  • If you like your curry spicy, add a chopped chili pepper.
  • Serve with basmati rice, quinoa, or naan bread.
  • For a vegan version, omit the yogurt and use coconut milk instead.
  • If you're short on time, use canned lentils and chickpeas.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to your curry, such as carrots, bell peppers, or spinach.

Conclusion:

This lentil, chickpea, and vegetable curry is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion. With its vibrant flavors and colors, this curry is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful vegetarian meal, give this lentil, chickpea, and vegetable curry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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