⏱ 60 min total

Quick Coconut Curry Lentils with Greens

Name: Quick Coconut Curry Lentils with Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ cup Brown rice; ¹¹⁄₁₆ cup Water; ½ cup Lentils; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; 2 cup Spinach; ½ cup Coconut milk; ¼ tbsp Curry paste; ¼ tbsp Curry powder; ¼ tbsp Tomato paste; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 538 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

959

48%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
36g
14% of calories
Carbs
140g
57% of calories
Fat
32g
29% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Quick Coconut Curry Lentils with Greens (538 g) has 959 calories, with 36 g of protein, 140 g of carbohydrates and 32 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (57% of calories). It is high in protein (71% DV), dietary fiber (58% DV) and Vitamin A (32% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 22% and 113% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

178cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.7g

Net carbs

124g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

16g

3.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein71%
Dietary fiber58%
Vitamin A32%
Vitamin C27%
Vitamin E22%
Vitamin K250%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Calcium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium22%
Saturated fat113%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 45 min

1
Cook the brown rice according to the package directions; keep warm for serving.
2
Rinse the lentils. In a medium saucepan, combine lentils with 4 to 5 cups water (enough to cover by about 1 inch). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, partially cover, and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain any excess water.
3
While the lentils cook, wash the spinach, remove any tough stems, and roughly chop. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the spinach and sauté until wilted and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes; remove from heat if the lentils aren’t ready yet.
4
Add the drained lentils to the skillet with the spinach. Stir in the coconut milk, curry paste, curry powder, tomato paste, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until hot and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5
Serve the coconut curry lentils over the cooked rice.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (538 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	286 μg	32%
Vitamin C	25 mg	27%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	3 mg	22%
Vitamin K	300 μg	250%
Thiamine	1 mg	108%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	33%
Niacin	9 mg	53%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	91%
Folate (B9)	613 μg	153%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	4 mg	73%
Choline	145 mg	26%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	150 mg	15%
Iron	13 mg	167%
Potassium	1,520 mg	32%
Magnesium	285 mg	68%
Phosphorus	728 mg	104%
Zinc	6 mg	55%
Copper	1 mg	143%
Manganese	6 mg	274%
Selenium	23 μg	42%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	1 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	4 g	—
Beta carotene	3,434 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.5 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	0.3 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	1,151 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0.3 g	—
Methionine	0.5 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	48 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 959 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

182min
Walking (3.5 mph)
115min
Cycling (moderate)
80min
Running (6 mph)
135min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Quick Coconut Curry Lentils with Greens?

One serving of Quick Coconut Curry Lentils with Greens (1 serving) has 959 calories, which works out to 178 calories per 100 g. That is about 48% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Quick Coconut Curry Lentils with Greens high in protein?

It provides a solid 36 g of protein per serving (71% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Quick Coconut Curry Lentils with Greens keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 124 g of net carbs and 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Quick Coconut Curry Lentils with Greens?

514 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Quick Coconut Curry Lentils with Greens?

3.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (538 g)

Calories959

% Daily Value*

Total fat 32g	41%
Saturated fat 23g	113%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 514mg	22%
Total carbohydrate 140g	51%
Dietary fiber 16g	58%
Total sugars 3.6g
Protein 36g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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