Name: Coconut Curried Golden Lentils (20 Minutes!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 (~1/2-cup servings)
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 1/2 cups golden (yellow) lentils* ( (rinsed and drained // or sub red with similar cook time or green with longer cooking time)); 1 Tbsp coconut oil ((or water)); 1 small shallot ((diced // optional)); 4 cloves garlic ((minced // ~2 Tbsp as original recipe is written)); 3 Tbsp fresh minced ginger ((1-2 Tbsp (2.5 - 4 g // amount as original recipe is written) more for more intense flavor)); 3/4 tsp sea salt; 1 heaping Tbsp curry powder ((DIY or store-bought)); 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((for heat - omit if you don’t like spice)); 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups light coconut milk ((DIY or store-bought canned)); 1-2 Tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup ((plus more to taste // or sub stevia)); 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice