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High-Protein Vegan Lentil Curry + Sticky Rice

A rich, plant-powered lentil and chickpea curry with sticky rice, spinach, lime and coriander.

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Serves

Serves 4

High-Protein Vegan Lentil Curry + Sticky Rice

Per serving

Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on the brands and quantities used. Add 200g shelled edamame or a spoon of high-protein unsweetened soy yogurt to move protein closer to 35g+ per serving.

Protein

Approx. 27g

Carbs

Approx. 82g

Fats

Approx. 14g

Calories

Approx. 540 kcal

Ingredients

Tins & packets

  • 2 tins green lentils, drained
  • 1 tin chickpeas, drained
  • 1 tin light coconut milk
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 300g sticky or jasmine rice

Fresh

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 large handfuls spinach
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Fresh coriander to finish

Spices & seasoning

  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper

Optional protein upgrade

  • 200g frozen shelled edamame
  • High-protein unsweetened soy yogurt

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Method

  1. 01

    Cook the rice according to the packet.

  2. 02

    Meanwhile, soften the onion in a large pan for 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, turmeric and paprika.

  3. 03

    Stir in the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, coconut milk and stock cube.

  4. 04

    Add the lentils and chickpeas, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until thick and rich.

  5. 05

    Stir through the spinach for the final 2 minutes. Finish with lime juice, black pepper and coriander.

  6. 06

    Serve over sticky rice.

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