Vegetarian Bean Curry
Description
This basic vegetarian bean curry recipe can be customized to taste. Experiment with different spice levels and other veggies like mushrooms or add meat.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large white onion, chopped
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1/2 cup dry lentils
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3 tablespoons curry powder
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (8 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup raisins
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender. Add lentils, curry powder, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
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Stir in tomatoes, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and raisins; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour.