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Red Lentil Curry

Total time: 30 min. INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbs. Olive oil 2 Tbs. fresh ginger, chopped or grated 2 cloves garlic, chopped 8 scallions sliced, green parts separated from white parts 1 Tbs. sweet curry powder 1/2 tsp. hot curry powder 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1 russet potato, peeled & cubed into bite-size pieces 1 cup red lentils (or any color is fine) 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded (or cubed into small pieces) 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2/3 cup pumpkin (canned is fine) 1/3 cup tomato sauce 2 tsp. soy sauce Salt & pepper naan bread, peanuts, & lime wedges for serving coconut milk (optional) DIRECTIONS: Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and scallion whites, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in curry powders. Add carrots, potatoes, lentils, chicken broth, 1 tsp. salt & 1/4 tsp. pepper, pumpkin, soy sauce, & tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer