RED LENTIL, PUMPKIN + SPINACH CURRY
4 People
304 Cals
RED LENTIL, PUMPKIN + SPINACH CURRY
4 People
304 Cals
About the recipe
Light • Nourishing • One Pot • Ready in 30 MinutesThis is my kind of curry… light, fresh and full of goodness.A beautiful one-pot meal made with simple, wholesome ingredients — red lentils, sweet pumpkin and leafy greens, gently simmered with warming ginger and turmeric.It’s not your typical heavy, spice-loaded curry. Instead, it’s clean, aromatic and incredibly easy to digest… the kind of nourishing comfort food you can enjoy any day of the week.The lentils become soft and creamy, the pumpkin adds natural sweetness, and a touch of coconut or almond milk brings everything together with a silky finish.Simple ingredients. Real food. Big flavour.This is the curry you’ll make on repeat.
Nutrition Per Serving
304
Calories
7g
Fat
2g
Saturates
9g
Sugars
386mg
Salt
18g
Protein
31g
Carbs
15g
Fibre
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 onions finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- 2 carrots grated
- 1 celery stick finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 150 g red lentils rinsed
- 4 cups hot water or light vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter optional
- 500 g pumpkin diced
- 100 g baby spinach
- 1/4 cup coconut milk or almond milk optional
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- Sea salt + white pepper
- Large handful coriander or parsley chopped
TO SERVE
- Fresh lime
- Natural yoghurt
- Spring onions
- Flatbread or steamed rice
Method
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
- Add the carrot, celery, garlic, ginger, coriander root, turmeric and curry powder. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the hot water or stock, then add the pumpkin and lentils. Stir to combine.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for around 20 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the pumpkin is tender.
- Stir through the spinach, coconut or almond milk if using.
- Season with tamari and stir through the peanut butter for extra creaminess and depth of flavour if you like.
- Ladle into bowls and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime, yoghurt and herbs.
- Serve on its own, or with warm flatbread or steamed rice.
NOTES & INSPIRATION
A light, easy-to-digest curry — perfect for everyday nourishment
The peanut butter is optional, but adds a beautiful creamy, satay-style depth
Swap pumpkin for sweet potato, cauliflower or zucchini
Add more protein by serving with grilled tofu or adding extra lentils or beans.
Keeps well for 3–4 days — perfect for meal prep
Freezer-friendly HEALTH BENEFITS This nourishing curry is rich in plant-based protein, fibre and antioxidants, supporting gut health, energy and overall wellbeing. Red lentils provide slow-releasing energy, while pumpkin and greens deliver essential vitamins for immune and skin health — all in a light, comforting meal.
A light, easy-to-digest curry — perfect for everyday nourishment
The peanut butter is optional, but adds a beautiful creamy, satay-style depth
Swap pumpkin for sweet potato, cauliflower or zucchini
Add more protein by serving with grilled tofu or adding extra lentils or beans.
Keeps well for 3–4 days — perfect for meal prep
Freezer-friendly HEALTH BENEFITS This nourishing curry is rich in plant-based protein, fibre and antioxidants, supporting gut health, energy and overall wellbeing. Red lentils provide slow-releasing energy, while pumpkin and greens deliver essential vitamins for immune and skin health — all in a light, comforting meal.
