{"id":157130,"date":"2025-03-26T05:27:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T05:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/easy-chickpea-lentil-curry-plant-based-on-a-budget\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T05:27:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T05:27:46","slug":"easy-chickpea-lentil-curry-plant-based-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=157130","title":{"rendered":"Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry &#8211; Plant-Based on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n<br><div><div class=\"post-intro\"><div class=\"aff-disc\"><p>As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Easy <strong>chickpea lentil curry<\/strong> with just a few simple, inexpensive pantry staples for a high-protein, flavor-packed, creamy, comforting, satisfying, meatless meal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/easy-chickpea-lentil-curry\/?tp_image_id=74680\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"This Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry is so delicious! It's spiced to perfection, packed with plant protein, and perfect for a comforting dinner. Enjoy this Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry as your main dish this week.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry\" data-pin-id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-16.jpg\" alt=\"completed Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry on a white surface\" class=\"wp-image-74680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-16.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-16-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-16-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-16-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-16-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-16-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-ll-love-this-recipe\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegan lentil and chickpea recipes (check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/vegan-chickpea-recipes\/\">23 delicious vegan chickpea recipes<\/a> for more) are an impressive staple for a low-budget, plant-based household. Not only are these pulses inexpensive, but they\u2019re nutrient-dense and perfect for pulling together hearty, comforting, filling, and satisfying meat-free meals like <a href=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/hearty-lentil-bolognese\/\">vegan lentil Bolognese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/vegan-chickpea-noodle-soup-stove-crockpot\/\">vegan chickpea noodle soup<\/a>, and this meal-prep, freezer-friendly chickpea lentil curry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When combined with a base of curry powder, garlic powder, diced tomatoes, and coconut milk, this cozy curry with lentils and chickpeas is naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, rich, creamy, and spicy, with a thick texture. Plus, the use of dried seasonings means it\u2019s much easier to make than a traditional curry, with a far shorter ingredients list, minimal effort, and comes together in just 45 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love this, you might also enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/creamy-chickpea-and-carrot-curry\/\">chickpea carrot curry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/curry-chickpeas\/\">curried chickpeas<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/curry-lentils-with-rhubarb\/\">quick curried lentils<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-ingredients\">The Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1649\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/easy-chickpea-lentil-curry\/?tp_image_id=74664\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"This Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry is so delicious! It's spiced to perfection, packed with plant protein, and perfect for a comforting dinner. Enjoy this Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry as your main dish this week.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry\" data-pin-id=\"\" alt=\"ingredients for Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry measured out on a white surface\" class=\"wp-image-74664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients.png 1200w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-745x1024.png 745w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-768x1056.png 768w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-1117x1536.png 1117w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-400x550.png 400w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-150x206.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1649\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/easy-chickpea-lentil-curry\/?tp_image_id=74664\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"This Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry is so delicious! It's spiced to perfection, packed with plant protein, and perfect for a comforting dinner. Enjoy this Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry as your main dish this week.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry\" data-pin-id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients.png\" alt=\"ingredients for Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry measured out on a white surface\" class=\"wp-image-74664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients.png 1200w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-745x1024.png 745w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-768x1056.png 768w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-1117x1536.png 1117w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-400x550.png 400w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-Ingredients-150x206.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-variations-add-ins\">Recipe Variations + Add-ins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spinach\/kale:<\/strong> Add several handfuls at the end for added color and nutrients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starchy veg:<\/strong> Make a heartier red lentil and chickpea curry with added sweetness by adding diced (\u00bd-inch pieces work well) starch. Add extra liquid if needed, or pre-cooked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><ul><li>Chickpea and sweet potato curry<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other vegetables<\/strong>: Add color, texture, and nutrients to this basic chickpea curry with cauliflower, diced eggplant, sliced carrot and\/or mushrooms, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mango chickpea curry<\/strong>: Add creamy sweetness to the coconut chickpea curry with mango pulp\/puree (fresh or canned), added to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More heat<\/strong>: Choose a hot curry powder or add some chili\/cayenne powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spices<\/strong>: Add depth to this basic chickpea curry with garam masala, ground ginger, cumin, and\/or cinnamon. Add a pinch, then increase to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To garnish<\/strong>: I.e., fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, a dollop of vegan yogurt, lime wedges, and\/or a sprinkle of chopped peanuts\/cashews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-coconut-chickpea-and-lentil-curry\">How to Make Coconut Chickpea and Lentil Curry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Keep scrolling to the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and recipe instructions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Rinse, peel, and chop the onion and bell pepper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Then, heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender and translucent. Then add all the spices and saut\u00e9 for a further minute to temper the spices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Stir in the coconut milk, canned tomatoes, lentils, and chickpeas, then cover and bring the chickpea lentil curry to a boil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 35 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so to prevent burning. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-background-color has-background\">Add a <strong>splash of extra water <\/strong>(or vegetable broth), if necessary, at any point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/easy-chickpea-lentil-curry\/?tp_image_id=74678\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"This Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry is so delicious! It's spiced to perfection, packed with plant protein, and perfect for a comforting dinner. Enjoy this Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry as your main dish this week.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry\" data-pin-id=\"\" alt=\"process shot of adding juice of one lime to pan\" class=\"wp-image-74678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-150x200.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/easy-chickpea-lentil-curry\/?tp_image_id=74678\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"This Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry is so delicious! It's spiced to perfection, packed with plant protein, and perfect for a comforting dinner. Enjoy this Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry as your main dish this week.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry\" data-pin-id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14.jpg\" alt=\"process shot of adding juice of one lime to pan\" class=\"wp-image-74678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-14-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Turn off the heat and stir in the juice of half a lime (or more, to taste). Then, finally, taste the lentil chickpea curry and adjust any of the seasonings, serve, and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1717335851971\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use other lentils?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you could make this lentil chickpea curry recipe with brown or green lentils, too, but the cooking time and amount of liquid needed will vary. As they don\u2019t break down the same way as red lentils, the texturevaries. Refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/a-complete-guide-to-lentils\/\">complete guide to lentils<\/a> to learn more. <\/p><p>Canned lentils should also work (it isn\u2019t something I\u2019ve tried, though, so I can\u2019t guarantee results), though it will be brothier unless you blend a portion of lentils\/chickpeas.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1717335868313\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if the tomatoes are too acidic?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sometimes, the tomatoes can be overly acidic and require a small amount of coconut sugar, brown sugar, or maple syrup to help balance the flavors.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pro-recipe-tips\">Pro Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 the spices:<\/strong> Heating spices (like the curry powder) in oil helps to bloom them, bringing out and improving the flavor of the coconut chickpea lentil curry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For a thicker curry<\/strong>: Optionally blend a portion of the lentils and mix it back into the lentil chickpea curry for a thicker, creamier consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To adjust spice<\/strong>: Use mild, medium, hot, or extra hot curry powder, then adjust it further with extra chili or cayenne powder to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Season to taste<\/strong>: You can add as much or as little of each as you\u2019d like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/easy-chickpea-lentil-curry\/?tp_image_id=74681\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"This Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry is so delicious! It's spiced to perfection, packed with plant protein, and perfect for a comforting dinner. Enjoy this Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry as your main dish this week.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry\" data-pin-id=\"\" alt=\"completed Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry on a white surface\" class=\"wp-image-74681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17-150x188.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/easy-chickpea-lentil-curry\/?tp_image_id=74681\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"This Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry is so delicious! It's spiced to perfection, packed with plant protein, and perfect for a comforting dinner. Enjoy this Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry as your main dish this week.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry\" data-pin-id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg\" alt=\"completed Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry on a white surface\" class=\"wp-image-74681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/plantbasedonabudget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chickpea-and-Lentil-Curry-17-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-suggestions\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy a portion of this hearty chickpea and red lentil curry alone or with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage-instructions\">Storage Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave the lentil and chickpea curry to cool and store leftovers in an <a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-append-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazon-Basics-20-Piece-Containers-Transparent\/dp\/B073ZRS74L?crid=3112T6T2P6KH&amp;keywords=airtight%2Bcontainers&amp;qid=1696825487&amp;sprefix=airtight%2Bcontatiner%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=plabasonabud-20&amp;linkId=1959f799e8a2e9347fc7089393f242ab&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">airtight container<\/a> in the <strong>refrigerator for 4-5 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also freeze it for <strong>up to 3 months<\/strong> in an <a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-append-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazon-Basics-20-Piece-Containers-Transparent\/dp\/B073ZRS74L?crid=3112T6T2P6KH&amp;keywords=airtight%2Bcontainers&amp;qid=1696825487&amp;sprefix=airtight%2Bcontatiner%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=plabasonabud-20&amp;linkId=1959f799e8a2e9347fc7089393f242ab&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">airtight container<\/a> or Ziplock\/<a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-append-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stasher-Bag-Leakproof-Dishwasher-Safe-Eco-friendly\/dp\/B087XBR564?crid=SL4LAEBXN7MJ&amp;keywords=stasher&amp;qid=1696825687&amp;sprefix=stasher%2Caps%2C170&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=plabasonabud-20&amp;linkId=8a86431dfe232d771b147d3b53a21f93&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Stasher<\/a> bag\/s (spread flat with excess air squeezed out). Then, leave it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating\/serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reheat<\/strong> the chickpea red lentil curry in a microwave or on a stovetop, adding an extra splash of water or broth if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-70198\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"70198\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-70198-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"70198\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70198-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion starts to become tender and translucent. Add the spices, salt, and pepper. Constantly mix for one minute.  <\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70198-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in the coconut milk, diced tomatoes, lentils, and chickpeas. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 35 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes to prevent burning. Add a splash of water if needed.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70198-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn off the heat and mix in the juice of \u00bd a lime. Add more if needed. <\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70198-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Optionally serve with rice.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 the spices:<\/strong> Heating spices (like the curry powder) in oil helps to bloom them, bringing out and improving the flavor of the coconut chickpea lentil curry.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"> <\/span>\n<li><strong>For a thicker curry<\/strong>: Optionally blend a portion of the lentils and mix it back into the lentil chickpea curry for a thicker, creamier consistency.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"> <\/span>\n<li><strong>To adjust spice<\/strong>: Use mild, medium, hot, or extra hot curry powder, then adjust it further with extra chili or cayenne powder to taste.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"> <\/span>\n<li><strong>Season to taste<\/strong>: You can add as much or as little of each as you\u2019d like.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><\/span><\/ul>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">613<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">72<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">48<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1318<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">308<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">45<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">154<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-additional-info-container\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container 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