Healthy Lifestyle Diets Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Curry Recipes Squash & Red Lentil Curry 4.3 (32) 29 Reviews This healthy red lentil curry recipe has a rich flavor and complexity that tastes like it takes hours to prepare. Butternut squash and coconut milk combine with the lentils to make a hearty vegetarian dish. Serve with brown rice or naan bread. By Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 ½ cups diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons curry powder or garam masala 1 20-ounce package cubed peeled butternut squash (see Tip) 1 cup red lentils 1 cup chopped fresh tomato or one 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained 1 ½ teaspoons salt 4 cups water 1 14-ounce can lite coconut milk 5 lime wedges Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish Directions Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger and curry powder (or garam masala); cook, stirring often, until the onion is starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add squash, lentils, tomato and salt; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and the lentils are mostly broken down, about 20 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro, if desired. Tips Precut butternut squash is usually sold in a 20-ounce package of large cubes (5 cups of 1- to 2-inch pieces) or in a 16-ounce package of smaller diced squash (3 cups of 1/2-inch pieces). If you can only find the smaller cubes for this recipe, you'll need to buy two 16-ounce packages to have 5 total cups of squash and reduce the roasting time by 5 to 10 minutes. Or, you can prep your own cubes of squash from a whole, peeled and seeded butternut squash. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2015 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 326 Calories 12g Fat 47g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Serving Size 1 3/4 cups Calories 326 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 47g 17% Dietary Fiber 13g 47% Total Sugars 8g Protein 14g 27% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Vitamin A 12371IU 247% Vitamin C 38mg 43% Folate 248mcg 62% Sodium 735mg 32% Calcium 107mg 8% Iron 5mg 27% Magnesium 93mg 22% Potassium 996mg 21% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved