Curried Lentils and Rice (vegan friendly!)

Looking for a way to spice up your plant based protein? This simple recipe and combination of ingredients creates so much flavour with just the right amount of spice that is complimented with creamy coconut. Enjoy as is or with added protein from shrimp or chicken!

Ingredients

  • Rice (1/2 cup dry)

  • Coconut milk, lite (1 1/2 cups)

  • Olive oil (1 tbsp)

  • Red pepper (1 pepper)

  • Carrot ( 1 medium)

  • Zucchini (1 cup chopped)

  • Cherry tomatoes (1/2 cup)

  • Lentils, canned (2 cups)

  • Curry powder (1 tbsp)

  • Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Directions

  1. Cook the rice in your coconut milk per instructions

  2. In a separate pan, sautee the pepper, carrot and zucchini in the olive oil for about 10 minutes, or until soft

  3. Add the curry powder to the rice once it’s cooked and mix well

  4. Add the sauteed veggies, lentils and cherry tomatoes to your rice

  5. Season with red pepper flakes

  6. Top with your choice of protein (MTMM recommends prawns or chicken!)

Makes 4 servings.

Macronutrient information per serving: 312 calories / 12g protein / 46g carbohydrates / 9g fat