Spicy Root & Lentil Casserole

Spicy Root & Lentil Casserole
  • Author: Anonymous

This hearty and flavorful curry vegetable soup is the perfect comfort dish for a chilly evening. The combination of tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and earthy parsnips simmered in a fragrant curry-infused broth creates a comforting and satisfying meal. Topped with a dollop of creamy yogurt and fresh coriander, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Enjoy it with some fluffy naan bread for a complete and delicious experience.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 700g potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 carrots , thickly sliced
  • 2 parsnips , thickly sliced
  • 2 tbsp curry paste or powder
  • 1 litre/1¾ pints vegetable stock
  • 100g red lentils
  • a small bunch of fresh coriander , roughly chopped
  • low-fat yogurt and naan bread, to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, turn up the heat and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are golden.
  • Stir in the curry paste or powder, pour in the stock and then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in most of the coriander, season and heat for a minute or so.Top with yogurt and the rest of the coriander. Serve with naan bread.

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Cook Time

35M

Prep Time

PT10M

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 378 calories
  • Fat Content: 9 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 64 grams carbohydrates
  • Fiber Content: 10 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 14 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 1.24 milligram of sodium