When it comes to curry, the recipe possibilities are endless! This combination of red lentils and spicy red curry is just delicious and incredibly simple to prepare. Once the ingredients are tossed into your slow cooker and before you know it, the aromas of India have filled your kitchen. It’s a slow cooker recipe your whole family will love.

If you are new to cooking lentils, have no fear! With very little effort, these legumes offer awesome nutritional benefits. They are excellent sources of fiber and protein, are low in calories, and contain almost zero fat.

Print Recipe Slow Cooker Red Lentil Curry High in fiber and protein, this delicious slow cooker curry will keep your tummy full and your mind guilt-free. Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 6 hrs Total Time 6 hrs 15 mins Servings: 8 people Calories: 199 kcal Author: SkinnyMs. Ingredients 2 cups red lentils

1 onion chopped

1 garlic clove minced

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon cumin

3 tablespoons red curry paste

2 teaspoons garam masala found in the spice section or see below for recipe

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

25 ounces tomatoes can, pureed

1 teaspoon salt or more to taste

1/8 to 1/4 cup coconut milk

green onions garnish

rice to serve Garam Masala 1/2 teaspoon coriander

1/4 teaspoon cardamon

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Instructions Rinse the lentils and discard any bad ones.

To your slow cooker, add the onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, curry paste, garam masala, and turmeric. Stir well.

Pour tomatoes over the lentil mixture in the crockpot. Re-fill the can with water and add to the slow cooker. (Make sure that the lentils are covered with liquid!)

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the lentils are soft. Add salt to taste and coconut milk just before serving.

If desired, serve Red Lentil Curry over a bed of brown rice or quinoa. Top with fresh mint. Nutrition Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 199 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.4 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 2.9 g | Saturated Fat: 1.3 g | Sodium: 528 mg | Fiber: 14.4 g | Sugar: 3.5 g SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6

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