Red Lentil Cauliflower Curry
This red lentil cauliflower curry is a hearty stew packed with jasmine rice, red lentils, cauliflower and carrots. The recipe is vegan, gluten-free and easy to make in about 30 minutes in one pot.
This is one of those super easy recipes that can all be thrown in one pot and be ready to go less than 30 minutes later. It also happens to be vegan and gluten-free!
This recipe is great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen in a sealed container for up to 2 months and thawed in the fridge.
If you’ve got red curry paste on hand don’t miss these red curry noodles and butternut squash curry!
Ingredient Notes
- Onion, garlic and ginger. Mmm, curry favourites onion, garlic and fresh ginger make up flavour base of this recipe. White or yellow onion works and if you don’t have fresh ginger on hand, ground ginger will do in a pinch.
- Thai red curry paste. If you’re looking for a vegan red curry paste, Thai Kitchen is an option as it does not contain fish sauce or anchovies. Not all store-bought red curry paste is vegan, so just give the ingredient list a look if you want this recipe to be 100% plant-based.
- Carrots and cauliflower. The veggies in this recipe are carrots and cauliflower but you can always switch it up with different veggies or add additional veggies.
- Jasmine rice. Instead of serving this curry with rice on the side, the rice gets mixed right in for a quick and easy 1-pot meal!
- Red lentils. Red lentils are full of nutrition and have the perfect soft texture for curries and stews.
- Diced tomatoes. Any kind works but I like to go for a no salt added organic option if possible.
Method
Start by cooking the onions, garlic and ginger in a little broth for a few minutes. Add the cauliflower, carrots and curry paste, stir and cook for a few more minutes. Add everything else, simmer until cooked and enjoy!
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Red Curry Rice and Lentil Stew
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This hearty, flavourful stew is ready in less than 30 minutes and features cauliflower and carrot married with red curry, rice and lentils.
Ingredients
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp of red curry paste
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
- 1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup uncooked red lentils
- 1 1/3 cup vegetable stock
- 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, with the juices
- 2 tsp coconut sugar (sub brown sugar, agave or maple syrup)
- optional: 1/2 cup coconut milk
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, cook the garlic, onion and ginger in 1-2 tbsp of vegetable broth over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until softened and fragrant.
- Add the carrots, cauliflower and red curry paste. Stir and cook for a 3-4 more minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well, cover and lightly simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and let simmer for another 5-10 minutes until everything is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed. Option to stir in 1/2 cup of coconut milk for extra creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve right away.
Notes
Nutrition facts include coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 504
- Sugar: 10 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 16 g
- Protein: 28 g
Update Note: This recipe was originally published April 26, 2015. It was updated December 2019 with new photos and text.
Is red curry spicy hot? I’m not very familiar with curry at all.
It has a tiny kick to it but nothing too spicy! It adds wonderful flavour…
i made this just now and ate it just now… YUM! full of many layers of spicy flavor… i love dishes like that! i tried a tiny bowl as written (no carrots but extra large cauliflower) and then i tried mixing in 2 Tbsp. coconut milk in a small dish with it to see how it changed. yum. love them both. think you could add chickpeas too for even more of a protein punch as well as being extra filling/staying power for athletes and the rest of us 🙂 thanks for this one!! its dynamite!!
Oh, Cauliflower and Curry are one of the most delicious of vittle marriages, and one of my favorites!
This looks delicious! I really like all of the cauliflower and carrots too, they make it nice and filling. 🙂
YUMMM! I am solo happy I found your blog. This dish looks amazing! I can’t wait to read more!
First I love curry. Your recipe is something I’m looking forward to cook for lunch or dinner. Curry’s mix of spice and flavor gives anyone the appetite. Thank you for your recipe.
looks absolutely delicious yumm
Hi Deryn,
This looks really yummy – I love staple recipes like this one, curry being my go-to when I’m attempting to use up leftover cauliflower or broccoli!
Besma (Curiously Conscious)
Yummy! Now I’m craving curry!
Id say this turned out beautifully!! I never would have guessed cauliflower in this dish but it sounds like an amazing combo!!