Dinner · Beans, Lentils & Tofu

Red Lentil Curry

Name: Red Lentil Curry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Dried red lentils; 1 can Coconut milk; 1 can Diced tomatoes; 1 Onion, diced; 2 tbsp Curry powder; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; to taste Salt

Dried lentils are one of the cheapest proteins you can buy, and they cook in 20 minutes flat. This curry makes a whole bag of them taste like a treat.

By Protein Per Dollar · June 10, 2026 · 4 servings

18gprotein per dollar

Cost / serving: $1.05
Protein / serving: 19g
Calories: 380
Total time: 30 min

Buying 30g of protein from this recipe costs about $1.66 — and you get 18g of protein for every dollar.

How to make it

Rinse the lentils in a strainer until the water runs mostly clear.
Cook the onion and garlic in a splash of oil in a large pot over medium heat until soft, about 4 minutes.
Stir in the curry powder and let it bloom for 30 seconds.
Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and a cup of water. Bring to a simmer.
Cook for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the curry has thickened.
Season with salt and serve over rice, or on its own with bread.

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