Thai Red Lentil & Spinach Curry

We had this for dinner last night after three days of rain so we needed a dinner to spice things up. This recipe hit the spot. It uses Thai Red Curry Paste that makes the recipe super easy, yet super tasty.

I use this same curry paste in Thai Chicken Green Curry, a recipe that I make a lot. It adds such a great flavor with minimal work so I highly recommend using it. I got this recipe from Hannah Freese, RD so you know that the paste has all natural ingredients because her diet does not include any processed foods. I can definitely feel the difference eating this way. I actually put away all the Halloween decorations and immediately got out the Thanksgiving decorations in just 2 days. I have so much more energy eating this way. It's the same thing that happened last year when I packed up all the Christmas decorations in one day and Bruce was shocked how much I got done. Before this diet I would get so tired and overwhelmed at such a task. My energy level is the biggest change that I keep noticing over and over again on this diet so I plan to keep it up and to keep posting more recipes like this one. Change in the weather got you down? This simple and spicy recipe will cheer you right up in no time.

Makes 4 serving

1 Tbsp. coconut, olive or avocado oil

1 yellow medium onion, chopped (I used a sweet onion)

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced or grated

1/2 cup or one 4 oz. jar Thai Red Curry Paste

3 cups vegetable broth

2 cups canned, full-fat coconut milk

1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed

4 cups baby spinach

1 lime, juiced

1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for three to five minutes until softened.

2. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and curry paste and cook for another minute more.

3. Add the vegetable broth and coconut milk and bring the sauce to a simmer.

4. Add the lentils and cook for about 12-15 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Stir often to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.

5. Add the spinach and stir until wilted, then add the lime juice. Divide between bowls and enjoy.

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