Description
This Sweet Potato Lentil Curry is the perfect one-pot meal when you’re after a really healthy yet easy recipe. It combines sweet potatoes and lentils with some delicious curry flavors and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 big (or 2 small) sweet potatoes, diced
- ½ cup red lentils
- 1 ½ cups veggie broth
- 1 tsp yellow curry powder
- ½ tsp ground coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala powder
- 1 15 oz tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can creamy coconut milk
- Side dish of choice (rice, naan)
Instructions
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Step: Add onion and garlic and fry until translucent.
- Step: Wash the lentils in a sieve.
- Step: Add sweet potato cubes, lentils, veggie broth, spices, chopped tomatoes, and a pinch of salt.
- Step: Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer with a lid on for 10-12 minutes.
- Step: Add coconut milk and simmer without a lid for another 10 minutes.
- Step: Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Step: Serve with side dish of choice and a drizzle of fresh lime juice.
Notes
You can use yellow or green lentils, but adjust the broth and cooking time accordingly. For an oil-free version, substitute olive oil with soy sauce. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 20 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: sweet potato, red lentil, coconut curry, vegan, gluten-free, one-pot, Indian cuisine