Description
These Cozy Curry Jars combine sweet peaches, spiced lentils, and creamy coconut milk in layers of fluffy rice and greens—all packed in a jar for easy, grab-and-go meals! Vegan, gluten-free, and budget-friendly, they’re perfect for lunch prep or quick dinners when you need comfort in a hurry.
Ingredients
For the Curry:
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1 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 tbsp red curry paste (adjust for spice)
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1 tsp turmeric
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1½ cups cooked lentils (or 1 can, drained & rinsed)
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2 ripe peaches, diced (or mango/pineapple)
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1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
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1 tbsp lime juice
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Salt to taste
For the Jars:
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2 cups cooked brown rice (or quinoa/cauliflower rice)
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1 cup steamed spinach or kale
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Fresh cilantro & lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. Make the Curry
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Sauté aromatics: Heat coconut oil in a pan. Add onion, garlic, and ginger—cook until soft (4-5 mins).
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Bloom spices: Push veggies aside, add curry paste & turmeric, stir for 1 min until fragrant.
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Add lentils & peaches: Stir in lentils and peaches, coating in spices.
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Simmer with coconut milk: Pour in coconut milk, bring to a gentle simmer for 10-15 mins until thickened.
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Finish with lime & salt: Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and salt to taste.
2. Layer the Jars
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Rice base: Spoon ½ cup brown rice into each jar.
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Greens: Add ¼ cup steamed spinach/kale.
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Curry: Top with generous scoops of curry.
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Cool & seal: Let jars cool 20 mins before lidding (prevents soggy rice!).
Notes
✅ Reheat: Microwave 2-3 mins (lid off!), stir well.
✅ Meal prep: Keeps 4 days in the fridge.
✅ Freeze: Freeze curry & rice (without greens) for 1 month.
✅ Serve: Dump into a bowl, top with cilantro, chili flakes, lime.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 Cal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g