Fiery Lentil and Quinoa Curry
Fiery Lentil and Quinoa Curry brings a bold, layered heat with warm spices, earthy lentils, and nutty quinoa, all rounded by a touch of creaminess. It’s hearty yet balanced, with a satisfying texture and aromatic depth that lingers. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meatless main when you want comforting spice.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Lentil and Quinoa Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it turns translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, carrots, and garlic; cook until the flavors meld, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Stir the vegetable broth, water, lentils, quinoa, tomato paste, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper into the saucepan. Lower the heat to medium-low and cover; simmer until the vegetables are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the milk and butter. Put the lid back on and cook until the lentils are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 403.61 kcal High 20%
- Protein 17.3 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 61.18 g 22%
- Total Fat 12.42 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.47 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 828.49 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 14.37 g Good Source 51%
- Total Sugars 10.63 g --
- Added Sugars 3.69 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 171.03 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 9.44 mg Good Source 52%
- Potassium 908.99 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 288.73 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 14.59 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fiery Lentil and Quinoa Curry is made with 21 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 403.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Lentil and Quinoa Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Curry Powder, Diced Carrots. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Lentil and Quinoa Curry?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 403.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Lentil and Quinoa Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Fiery Lentil and Quinoa Curry healthy?
- Fiery Lentil and Quinoa Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 403.61 calories and 17.3 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 828.49 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.47 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.69 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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