Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry {Gluten Free, Vegan}
Guys.. I’m still a (mostly) vegan! I know, I’m as shocked as you are. But, the thing is, I feel great! And it’s really not as hard as I thought it would be. While I am not striving for perfection here (for me, that’s unrealistic), I am almost two months in to a “two week trial” and I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything. It has been a challenge for me mentally and has expanded my knowledge in the kitchen which I always appreciate. Finding ways to incorporate flavors you love with new ingredients has been quite the adventure, but I have yet to be disappointed. In fact I am so impressed by this Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry it will be staying in my regular rotation.
Luckily, many other cultures are already vegetarian/vegan so finding inspiration around the globe has been easy. Curry has been a pretty big staple throughout this adventure and this has been one of my favorite versions. I hadn’t honestly really eaten lentils before now, and I’ve found I really love the texture! They are soft but have a “meaty” type of texture and they are super filling. The downfall of this vegan lifestyle has been that it is so easy to get too carby; I’m not used to eating a ton of carbs so the first couple of weeks I was subbing in too many simple carbs and I was left feeling hangry and flabby. Now, I know legumes are still carbs but they are complex so they break down slower and leave you feeling fuller so it’s still a win for me. So, while I promise I will still eat the occasional steak and some bacon, this has been an amazing, eye opening experience for me that I’m really enjoying and as long as that’s true I’ll be living this (mostly) vegan lifestyle!
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