Crockpot Coconut Lentil Curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Green lentils are often cheaper and have a similar texture.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: swiss chard

Kale is nutrient-dense and often available year-round.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity at a lower cost.

Add the dried brown lentils, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, if using the cayenne, crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and 3 cups of water in your crockpot.

Put the lid on and set the timer for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.

Stir the coconut milk, 2 teaspoons of sea salt, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes into the curry.

Taste and add extra salt to taste.

Serve the curry on its own or over a bed of rice.

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