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Lentil Curry Lettuce Cups

Vegan Lentil Curry Lettuce Cups

These Lentil Curry Lettuce Cups, are absolutely delicious. They are full of flavor and are easy to prepare, with just the right aromatic spices.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: lettuce cups, vegan lettuce cupes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 227kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves washed and patted dry
  • 1 cup brown lentils sorted, washed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated
  • 1 spring onion chopped
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • cilantro leaves chopped for garnish
  • red and yellow bell peppers chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Add green onions, tomatoes, turmeric, cumin. paprika thyme and cook for about 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in lentils to coat. Add coconut milk and water. Bring to boil, cover pot and reduce to simmer for about 40 minutes or until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Season with pepper and salt.
  • Place lettuce leaves on a large platter. Add lentil curry filling and garnish with chopped cilantro and bell peppers. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 5mg