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Caribbean Pineapple Curry with Lentil and Okra

Name: Caribbean Pineapple Curry with Lentil and Okra
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, 2 tbsp; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Ginger, 1 inch, grated; Curry Powder, 1 tbsp; Ground Allspice, 1 tsp; Coconut Milk, 1 can (14 oz); Vegetable Broth, 1 cup; Tomato Paste, 1 tbsp; Dried Lentils, 1 cup, rinsed; Pineapple Chunks, 1 cup, fresh or canned, drained; Okra, 2 cups, sliced; Red Bell Pepper, 1, sliced; Salt and Pepper, to taste; Fresh Thyme Sprigs, optional

This delightful Caribbean Pineapple Curry blends the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple with hearty lentils and tender okra, creating a taste sensation that transports you to a tropical paradise.

4.1(235 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 5, 2025

Caribbean Pineapple Curry with Lentil and Okra — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Curry Base

Curry Sauce

Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 412 kcal
Protein: 15.6 g
Carbs: 48.1 g
Fat: 19.1 g
Fiber: 19.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1648 kcal
Protein: 62.2 g
Carbs: 192.4 g
Fat: 76.3 g
Fiber: 78 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Coconut Oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	60	1.5	14	0.2	3
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	0.5	3	0	0.1
Ginger 1 inch, grated	2	0	0.4	0	0
Curry Powder 1 tbsp	20	0.8	3.6	0.9	2.1
Ground Allspice 1 tsp	6	0.2	1.5	0.2	0.7
Coconut Milk 1 can (14 oz)	420	4	6	44	2
Vegetable Broth 1 cup	15	1	3	0	0
Tomato Paste 1 tbsp	15	0.8	3.5	0	0.7
Dried Lentils 1 cup, rinsed	680	49	115	2	60
Pineapple Chunks 1 cup, fresh or canned, drained	80	1	21	0.2	2
Okra 2 cups, sliced	66	3.4	14.4	0.6	6
Red Bell Pepper 1, sliced	31	1	7	0.4	2.5
Salt and Pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh Thyme Sprigs optional	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Curry Base

1
Heat the Oil
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté Onion
Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Cook Garlic and Ginger
Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Assembling the Curry Sauce

1
Add Spices
Sprinkle the curry powder and allspice over the onion mixture and cook for 1 minute.
2
Combine Liquids
Pour in the coconut milk, vegetable broth, and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
3
Simmer Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Tip: Do not boil the coconut milk; it can separate if overheated. Add a pinch of sugar to balance the curry's flavors if needed.

How to Make Caribbean Pineapple Curry with Lentil and Okra

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Lentils
Add lentils to the simmering curry sauce, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until tender.
2
Incorporating Vegetables
Stir in pineapple, okra, and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 15 minutes.
3
Flavor Adjustment
Season with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste before serving.