If you’re looking for a summery twist on lentil curry, this super easy, nutritious, budget-friendly Zucchini Lentil Curry is for you! This gluten free vegan red lentil curry features chopped fresh zucchinis to offer a delicious earthy flavor and delightful green color to your simple curried lentil dish, which you can whip up in 30 minutes with a variety of pantry items. Just pair this zucchini curry with your favorite brown rice and you’ve got a healthy plant-based meal in one. You can even serve this zucchini coconut lentil curry right out of the pan, so less dishes to wash later.
Yellow summer squash growing in my garden.
I’m always on the lookout for flavorful zucchini recipes each season when my garden starts producing a daily bounty of zucchinis and other summer squash. So, it was really fun to create this simple healthy curry recipe, which we thoroughly enjoy as a go-to meal during the week. This curry is a great meal prep recipe, as it makes six generous servings, and can be stored away in a microwavable container to heat up later.
I’m a huge fan of Indian cuisine and celebrate these flavors in my kitchen regularly. However, I’m not a true expert of this foodway. I encourage you to check out the work of my friend and colleague Vandana Sheth, MS, RD, who is a master of healthy Indian cuisine, to learn more about cooking plant-based Indian recipes at home. This lentil curry calls for red lentils, but you can swap out for brown or green lentils, if you like. And don’t be afraid to try different types of zucchini or summer squash, such as yellow, silver, or variegated.
Nutrition Notes
This vegan gluten free zucchini lentil curry paired with brown rice is rich in fiber, plant proteins, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, iron, and magnesium, as well as phytochemicals linked with antioxidant benefits. This nutritional profile supports heart health, a healthy gut microbiome, satiety, healthy weight, and lower inflammatory levels.
This gluten free vegan Zucchini Lentil Curry features sliced fresh zucchinis to offer a delicious earthy flavor and delightful green color. You can whip up this yummy healthy red lentil curry recipe in 30 minutes with easy budget-friendly pantry items, and pair it with your favorite brown rice for a healthy plant-based meal in one.
