Heart Healthy Red Lentil Carrot Curry Bowl

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 fresh lime juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp honey
• 8 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 cups vegetable broth (gluten free if needed)
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 Tbsp red Thai curry paste
• 14 oz tomato purée
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Sliced avocado, for garnish
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish