Creamy Pumpkin Lentil Curry (Vegan + Cozy Fall Favorite)

🥥 This Pumpkin Lentil Curry is cozy, colorful comfort food for cool-weather days 🎃🍛 Packed with warming spices, creamy coconut milk, and nutrient-dense veggies, it’s a plant-powered meal that satisfies both your body and soul.

The pumpkin makes it velvety and vitamin-rich, while the lentils add hearty fiber and protein to keep you full and energized. Whether you're serving it over fluffy rice or scooping it up with warm naan, this is a go-to fall favorite you’ll make again and again.

🌿 Why This Works:

🎃 Pumpkin – High in vitamin A and C to support immune health, skin glow, and cell repair
🌾 Red lentils – Protein- and fiber-rich to keep digestion happy and hunger satisfied
🧄 Garlic & onion – Immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory
🌶️ Curry powder – Warming and metabolism-boosting spice blend
🫚 Ginger – Calms the gut, supports immunity, and fights inflammation
🥥 Coconut milk – Adds creaminess and healthy fats for satiety
🌿 Spinach – Rich in iron, folate, and detoxifying chlorophyll

👩🍳 Serves: 4
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes

🥣 Ingredients:
🎃 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and cubed
🌾 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
🥥 1 (14 oz) can of coconut milk
🧅 1 onion, chopped
🧄 4 garlic cloves, minced
🌶️ 1 tbsp curry powder
🫚 1 tsp ground ginger
🌿 2 cups spinach (optional)
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🥣 4 cups vegetable broth
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

🍽️ Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.

3. Stir in curry powder and ginger and cook for 1–2 minutes to release the flavors.

4. Add pumpkin, lentils, broth, and coconut milk. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes until lentils are soft and pumpkin is fork-tender.

6. Stir in spinach and let wilt for 2–3 minutes (optional).

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve hot over rice or with warm naan and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if you like.

✨ This dish is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and freezer-friendly—perfect for meal prep or cozy nights in.

🥄 Nutrition (Per Serving Approximate):
Calories: 390
Protein: 17g
Fat: 16g
Carbs: 42g
Fiber: 11g
Net Carbs: 31g