Protein autumn curry

This hearty, protein-rich and satisfying lentil curry is just the dish for a rainy autumn day. It’s full of spice and flavour from the seasonal vegetables like Hokkaido pumpkin, parsley root and cauliflower. Enhanced with whey protein, this delicious curry is the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition.

Ingredients

For the curry:

150 g red lentils

200 g canned chopped tomatoes

400 ml vegetable stock

200 ml coconut milk (18%)

100 g neutral whey protein

1 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp ground chilli

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp garam masala

1 onion

10 g ginger

20 ml lemon juice

Salt and pepper

For the topping:

100 g cauliflower

100 g parsley root

100 g Hokkaido pumpkin

3 tbsp olive oil

A little fresh coriander

Method

1. Finely chop the garlic and onion. Grate the ginger.
2. Sauté the garlic, onion and ginger in olive oil in a wok until the onions are transparent.
3. Add the spices and fry for another minute to release their aroma.
4. Rinse the lentils thoroughly in water.
5. Add the lentils, chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock to the wok. Simmer for about 40 minutes until the lentils are tender.
6. While the curry is simmering, cut the cauliflower, parsley root and Hokkaido pumpkin into small cubes.
7. Spread the vegetables on a baking tray lined with baking paper and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
8. Roast in a pre-heated oven at 180°C / 356°F / gas mark 4 for 8–10 minutes until tender.
9. When the lentils are tender, turn down the heat.
10. Stir the coconut milk into the wok and season with the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bring the stew to a gentle simmer, making sure the coconut milk doesn’t separate. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly.
11. Transfer 200 ml of the stew into a blender.
12. Add the whey protein to the stew in the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
13. Gently fold the blended mixture back into the stew.
14. Serve the curry topped with the roasted vegetables and a sprinkling of finely chopped fresh coriander. And enjoy with warm naan bread.

Eating seasonally is the smarter choice for your health and the planet. Check out the collection of seasonal high-protein recipes here.