Vietnamese Lentil Curry with Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry, rinsed brown lentils
• 1/2 cup dry jasmine rice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 stalk bruised, chopped lemongrass
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/4 diced yellow onion
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup spinach
• 1/2 juiced lime
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass in a splash of oil for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in turmeric, lentils, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered 25 minutes until lentils are tender.

4. 4

   Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and spinach; simmer 3 more minutes.

5. 5

   Finish with lime juice and cilantro. Serve over rice.