Lentil Curry with Okra

I performed my wifely duties and successfully ate all of our  6th anniversary candy gifts within a week in order to minimize our temptation time.

You know me, always happy to help.

This is kind of my MO when it comes to all food special occasions. You know, those times when you allow yourself to pig out free of guilt whether it be an actual holiday or just a weekend where you host a BBQ. I go for the eat-until-its-gone method, and figure I’ll work it off throughout the next week. I don’t like to have food temptations hanging around.

So the candy is gone and we’re on to the “work it off” part of the equation. This starts with making some healthier food decisions, so here I am starting off the week with a healthy, meatless option that incorporates some fresh and seasonal okra (high in fiber!)

Everything in moderation right? Or, binge eat on junk then counteract it for an extended junk free period. Same difference.

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Lentil Curry with Okra

A spicy and satisfying green lentil curry recipe

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 615 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentils
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 hatch chile peppers seeded and diced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp Gourmet Garden ginger
• 1 15- oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk
• 2 cups fresh okra chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• Cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, chiles and garlic and cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
2. Add in cumin, turmeric and curry powder.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, ginger, diced tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring mixture to a boil.
4. Add lentils. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until lentils are al dente.
5. Stir in coconut milk, okra and salt & pepper. Continue simmering for 10 more minutes or until okra is done.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Lentil Curry with Okra

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 615 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Sodium 269mg11%

Carbohydrates 68g23%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 28g56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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