The ingredient list for a delicious curry recipe doesn’t need to start with calorie-dense coconut milk or oil. This version gets its rich flavor from spices like ginger, turmeric, Thai chile pepper, cinnamon, garam masala, and garlic—and it’s stupid-easy to make. MORE: The Cleanest 3-Bean Salad You Can Make Prep time: 10 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesServes 6 1 c dry yellow lentils, thoroughly rinsed 1 med sweet onion, diced 1 qt low-sodium vegetable broth 1 c sweet corn 1 Thai chile pepper, seeded 1 cinnamon stick 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 1" piece of fresh ginger, sliced fine 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp ground coriander chopped cilantro and green onions for garnish (optional)
- Place all ingredients into a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.2. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.3. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions, if using, and serve. NUTRITION (per serving) 169 cal, 10 g pro, 31 g carb, 12 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 1 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 297 mg sodium
