Grease the pot of slow cooker with Olive Oil. Now, throw in the Bay Leaf, followed by chopped Onion, minced Garlic, chopped Bell Pepper, and Lentils. Pour in the Vegetable Broth. Throw all the ground spices. Stir with a spatula until combined. Cover with a lid and slow cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
Now, open the lid. Use a spatula to check if the Lentils are cooked. If they smash when pressed, then they are cooked and ready for the next step. Pour the Coconut milk. Stir until combined. Garnish with some chopped Cilantro. Cover with the lid and slow cook for another 1 hour on High or 2 hours on Low.
Serve hot with rice.
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Other Possible Substitutions & Alterations
You can cook this Vegan Lentil Coconut Curry in the Instant pot as well. Just dump all the ingredients except coconut milk and pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
Next, stir in the Coconut Milk. Stir in chopped Cilantro and put on the lid until you serve.
You can make this Vegan Lentil Coconut Curry on the stovetop as well. For that, dump everything in a big dutch oven and cook on medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes. Stir to check if the Lentils are cooked. If they are cooked, stir in the Coconut Milk and Chopped Cilantro and serve. (if using Red Lentil cook for 15 min)
You can skip Bell Peppers if you want to.
I have left out Sweet Potatoes and Carrots to make this Low Carb. However to make this a meal, include those as well.
You might want to check the seasonings before you serve.
If you are using Red or Green Lentil cook for 2.5 hours on High or 5 hours on Low. Red Lentils cooks extremely fast.
How to make Vegan Lentil Coconut Curry Ahead of Time?
You can make this Vegan Lentil Coconut Curry and store this in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 1 week or store it in the freezer for 2 weeks.Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and reheat it in the oven before you serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Lentil Coconut Curry in Crockpot
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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