Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry
Description
This flavorful vegetarian Indian curry is made with vegetables, lentils, quinoa, and lots of mouthwatering spices, including garam masala and cumin.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup diced onion
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1 cup chopped mushrooms
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1/2 cup chopped carrots
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups vegetable broth
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1 cup water
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1 cup dry green lentils
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1/2 cup quinoa
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons curry powder
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1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice blend)
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1 dash ground black pepper, or to taste
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1/4 cup milk
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1 tablespoon butter
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 3 minutes. Mix in mushrooms, carrots, and garlic; cook until flavors combine, about 2 minutes.
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Stir vegetable broth, water, lentils, quinoa, tomato paste, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; let simmer until vegetables are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
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Stir in milk and butter. Replace the lid and cook until lentils are tender, about 5 minutes.