Name: Simply Basic Vegan Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 large sweet or yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6-8 white or brown mushrooms, sliced; 1-2 jars of red or green curry paste (112 gram jars); 1 small can coconut milk (200mL); 1 veggie boullion cube; 2 medium-large sweet potatoes, chopped; 1 large eggplant, chopped; 1 cauliflower, chopped; 2 leave kale or 2 handfuls spinach, thinly sliced; 1-2 tbsp peanuts (for topping); 3-4 sprigs fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Stuck for dinner? Craving tastiness? Need some veggies in your life?

DO THIS.

A basic vegan curry AKA… a fool-proof way to get nutrients in your bod’ without having to think.

Switch up the veggies according to the season, your personal vibe, or what ever you may have kicking around in that fridge of yours.

This recipe works with pretty much any kind of potato or veggie…

You could switch out the sweet potatoes for russet potatoes or turnips or butternut squash or pumpkin…

You could switch out the eggplant + cauliflower with carrots, broccoli, peppers, zucchinis…

You could switch out the chickpeas with edamame or red lentils or black beans or kidney beans or peas…

It’s your call! And it’s the perfect way to use up those veggies that have been staring at you in the face for the last week…saying ‘use meeee’!

You’re welcome, veggies.

OK on to the recipe.

Simply Basic Vegan Curry

Recipe by JulesCourse: Dinner, LunchDifficulty: Easy

Servingsservings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

1 large sweet or yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6-8 white or brown mushrooms, sliced
1-2 jars of red or green curry paste (112 gram jars)
1 small can coconut milk (200mL)
1 veggie boullion cube
2 medium-large sweet potatoes, chopped
1 large eggplant, chopped
1 cauliflower, chopped
2 leave kale or 2 handfuls spinach, thinly sliced
1-2 tbsp peanuts (for topping)
3-4 sprigs fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Directions

Bring pot to medium heat, then add onions, mushrooms and garlic. Let sauté, and add a bit of water to de-glaze the bottom of the pot
After 5 minutes, add the curry paste, coconut milk, boullion cube and a cup of water. Stir until mixed evenly
Add the sweet potatoes and eggplant. Add water until the veggies are just covered
Bring to a boil, and then turn down to simmer for 30 minutes
Add in the cauliflower and greens. Let simmer another 5 minutes
To serve, lay down some pre-cooked brown rice or any other grain (or not), and top with peanuts and cilantro!

Notes

Goes well with pre-cooked brown rice or quinoa!

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T’is the time of the year for hearty bowls of flavourful ingredients…Today, in the form of this nutrient-dense Japanese Pumpkin Lentil Curry.

There’s just something about the words ‘pumpkin’ and ‘curry’ that causes the mouth to water and the comforting vibes to shine.

Oil-free.

Ridiculously simple.

Minimal ingredients.

Lots of benefits.

If you’re wondering what a ‘Japanese Pumpkin’ might be…it’s a Kabocha Squash!

Same, same.

I love love love Kabocha. It’s packed with vitamin A and C, with some B’s in there too. Meaning your eyes, immunity and nerves will all benefit from this sweet pumpkin!

Read on for the easiest way to cook up squash.

This recipe makes a lot, but you could even double it and freeze half to be ready for a stress-free, last minute dinner in that future of yours!

Japanese Pumpkin Red Lentil Curry Stew

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

1 hour 10 mins

Total time

1 hour 25 mins

A comforting stew, packed with nutrients, flavour and heartiness. Ready for that rustic baguette and hungry people!

Author: Jules

Recipe type: stew, dinner, lunch

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 Japanese pumpkin (kabocha squash), halved with seeds scooped out
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
8 white or cremini mushrooms, diced or sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small jar of green or red curry paste (used Thai Kitchen curry)
1 can light coconut milk (use the liquid too)
2 cups vegetable broth (or 1 veggie bouillon cube mixed with 2 cups water)
2 cups dry red lentils
2 cups spinach, chopped
To serve:
Cilantro, chopped
Peanuts
Brown Rice or Quinoa as the base

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 400°F
While it's pre-heating, chop your veggies.
Place the halved, de-seeded squash flesh-side down on a parchment covered or a re-usable baking sheet covered pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Oil-free sauté the first ingredients by heating your pot to medium heat, then adding the onion, carrots, celery and mushrooms. Let these sizzle for a few minutes, then de-glaze (un-stick) with a couple tablespoons of water. Continue to do this for about 7 minutes, de-glazing a few times as needed.
To the pot, add the 2 minced garlic cloves and full jar of curry paste. Mix and let sauté a few minutes.
Then add the full can of coconut milk, 2 cups of veggie broth and 2 cups of red lentils.
Mix, bring to a boil, then let simmer for 20 minutes.
Add chopped spinach.
When the Kabocha Squash is done, flip the halves over to let cool for a few minutes, then scoop out the flesh with a spoon and mix it into the stew.
Serve it up! On a bed of quinoa or brown rice with cilantro and peanuts on top!

Notes

*Didn't include cooking time or instructions for grain to serve it on. Pre-cooked quinoa, rice, or wheat berries are great!

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