Easy Red Lentil Coconut Curry (Crock Pot Recipe)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Brown lentils are often cheaper and still nutritious.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Add olive oil to the crock pot on medium high heat.

Once the oil is warmed, add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for about five minutes until onions sweat and garlic is aromatic.

Add a packet of Indian doll spice and sea salt.

Stir in tomato paste, red lentils, and low sodium vegetable broth.

Pour in a can of coconut milk and mix everything together.

Cover and cook on low for about six hours.

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