Description
This Vegetarian Lentil & Sweet Potato Curry is a creamy and flavorful one-pot meal that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious. Perfect for a cozy winter evening, the combination of lentils, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices make this dish a comforting and nutritious choice for dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup lentils
Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp yellow curry powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquids:
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Additional:
- 2 cups chopped kale
Instructions
- Cook the Aromatics: In a pot, sauté the onion and garlic in coconut oil over medium heat.
- Add Vegetables and Lentils: Stir in the sweet potatoes and lentils, then add the curry powder and ginger. Mix well.
- Simmer: Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 30 minutes until everything is tender.
- Final Touches: Stir in the coconut milk, crushed red pepper (if using), and kale. Cook until kale is wilted.
- Serve: Enjoy this creamy and flavorful curry hot, either on its own or with rice or naan!
Notes
- Both full-fat and lite coconut milk work well in this recipe.
- Consider using pre-cut sweet potatoes to save time on prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 502 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1301mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 21g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
