How many calories are in Lentil Curry with Rice?
Lentil Curry with Rice has about 507 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Lentil Curry with Rice is a Dinner international recipe with 507 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
507 kcal
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1
Protein
45.6 g
About This Recipe
Lentil Curry with Rice is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around rice, lentils, and peas.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 507 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 40 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Lentil Curry with Rice worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need to have previously cooked lentils and rice.
Place a pot filled with water over high heat until boiling.
Chop the garlic and carrots. Set aside. Optional: Add cilantro if available.
Place the peas and carrots in the pot with boiling water and boil for 6 minutes. Next, remove and drain. Set aside.
Place a pan over high heat. Once heated, add the oil and garlic.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Next, add the tomato sauce, milk, spices and stir. Optional: Add a pinch of ginger and/or cumin.
After about 5 minutes, add the lentils, peas and carrots. Stir, cover and cook for 10 minutes over low heat and turn off.
Serve on a plate with the cooked rice.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
507
Protein
45.6g
Carbs
153.5g
Fat
8.7g
Fiber
25.4g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Lentil Curry with Rice can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lentil Curry with Rice has about 507 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Lentil Curry with Rice takes about 40 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 40 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Lentil Curry with Rice can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can use a plant-based version of Milk. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Lentil Curry with Rice can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Lentil Curry with Rice generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Lentil Curry with Rice gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Lentil Curry with Rice is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Lentil Curry with Rice. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Lentil Curry with Rice is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Lentil Curry with Rice is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Yes. Lentil Curry with Rice is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Lentil Curry with Rice can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Lentil Curry with Rice already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 45.6 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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