Vegan Jamaican Lentil Curry

By Kirsten Maxwell March 24, 2023 24 mins read 198 Views

This vegan Jamaican Lentil Curry will leave you begging for more! This family favourite will become your new favorite meal!

This vegan Jamaican Lentil Curryrecipe is sure to please.

It's a family favourite in our home and we know it will be a hit in yours.

Traditional Jamaican curries were made with meat. However, this dish uses lentils instead.

This dish goes well with our Jamaican Rice & Peas.

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Why This Dish Will Make You Smile

Flavorful - You will be amazed at the amount of flavor in this dish! Each ingredient has been carefully selected to make the best impact on the dish.
Simple The longest part of this dish is the cooking, so you don't have to do much but it is easy to prepare.
Allergy-Friendly This dish is extremely allergy-friendly, and the few ingredients that contain top allergens can easily be swapped.

Recipe Ingredients

Get your ingredients together!

Lentils We recommend using green lentils to make this recipe.
Coconut Milk - This helps to creaminess and thickness the curry
Vegetable stock - We recommend that you use a low-sodium vegetable stock to make this recipe salt-free.
Vegetable Bouillon is used to enhance the taste. Bouillon paste can be used as in the above photo or a cube of bouillon.
Scotch Bonnet Pepper - The traditional Jamaican pepper. This pepper is very hot so be careful when using it

For a complete list and measurements, see my recipe card.

Variations and Substitutions:

Lentils Red lentils can also be used, but they will not retain their original shape and thicken the dish more. It is possible to add more liquid. You can also substitute lentils with chickpeas and tofu crumbles for this dish.
Coconut milk- A thick non-dairy dairy milk such as soy or creamy oatmeal would be the best substitute
Vegetable Bouillon You could also use a vegan poultry seasoning.
Scotch Bonnet Pepper - Many US grocers do not sell scotch Bonnet peppers. You can use habanero instead.
Spinach andkale can both be substituted
Other Vegetables and Additions. You could also add green beans, sugar snappeas or baby corn, as well as broccoli, mushrooms, chickpeas, tofu, and tofu.

Step-by-Step Instructions forvegan Lentil Curry :

Step 1. Cook onions and peppers in a large saucepan until tender. This should take between 3 and 4 minutes.

Step 2 Stir in the garlic, green onions and ginger. Let cook for 2 minutes. The mixture should smell fragrant. Next, add the curry powder, garam masala (garam masala), cumin, paprika and allspice. Mix all ingredients together and let it cook for about 1 minute.

Step 3. Add the lentils, potatoes, carrots and salt. Stir together.

Step 4. Step 4. Bring to boil. Add the scotch bonnet pepper and reduce heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.

Ready lentils should be soft when cooked and tender for vegetables.

You can always add stock if you feel there isn't enough liquid.

Step 5. Add peanut butter, coconut milk, spinach and lid. Mix well. Let the spinach cool for five minutes.

Step 6. Step 6. Turn off the heat. Take out the pepper and thyme stems. Stir in lime juice as desired.

FAQs:

Can I make this dish to the top 9 for free?

Substitute the coconut milk with another non-dairy creamy milk, such as creamy oat. You must ensure that there are no other soy ingredients.

Can I prepare this dish ahead?

Yes. After cooling, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Do I have to double the recipe?

Yes. This recipe can be cooked in a large skillet.

This can be frozen

You can freeze this recipe in advance.

Other Jamaican Vegan Recipes to Consider:

Authentic Jamaican Jerk Tofu Recipe (Grill or Pan Fry)
Vegan Jamaican Rice and Peas
Authentic Vegan Jamaican Beef Patty
Authentic Jamaican Vegan Bread Pudding

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Vegan Jamaican Lentil Curry

This vegan Jamaican lentil curry will leave you begging for more after just one bite! This family favourite will become your new favorite meal!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Jamaican

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep time 5 min

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Total time HTML5_ minutes

Servings People

Calories 511 kcal

Author Larisha Bern

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder
2 teaspoon vegetable bouillon paste (or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup dried brown lentils (or green lentils)
1 large russet potato, cubed
1 large carrot, cubed
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 scotch Bonnet Pepper, Left Whole
2 cups spinach, packed
1 cup canned coconut milk
1 heaping tbsp creamy peanut butter, optional
lime juice

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic, green onions ginger, and thyme. Stir in curry powder, garam masala (garam masala), cumin, paprika and allspice. Mix all ingredients together and let it cook for about 1 minute.
Add the lentils, potatoes, carrots and salt. Stir together. Combine the broth with the mixture. Bring to boil. Add the scotch bonnet pepper and reduce heat to low. Cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes. Lentils and vegetables should be soft.
If desired, add peanut butter, coconut milk, or spinach. Mix well. Let the spinach cook for five minutes. To thin the curry, you can add more broth. Turn off the heat.
Take out the thyme and pepper sprigs. Stir in lime juice as desired. Serve with Jamaican rice, and peas.

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Notes

*Scotch bonnet peppers can be very spicy. This is why we leave it whole so you get the spice and heat without adding too much heat. You can add chopped pieces to make it spicier. The pepper's seeds and ribs contain the most heat.

*Nutritional values are only estimates. For accuracy, please use your own brands

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcal

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