Spiced Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

Spiced lentil and sweet potato stew is a nutrient-rich dish featuring red lentils, sweet potatoes and aromatic spices. Simmered to perfection in 30 minutes.

Hearty plant-based stew with warming spices

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Rest Time 5 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Cooking Method: simmering, stewing

Cuisine: Indian, Moroccan

Courses: dinner, lunch

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 6

Calories: 320

Dietary: gluten-free, Mediterranean diet, vegan

Description

Spiced lentil and sweet potato stew is a nutrient-rich dish featuring red lentils, sweet potatoes and aromatic spices. Simmered to perfection in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp ginger (grated)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14oz =400ml) coconut milk
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

1
SAUTÉ AROMATICS
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2
ADD LENTILS AND SWEET POTATOES
1. Pour in rinsed lentils, sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, and coconut milk.
2. Stir in tomato paste and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
3
FINISH AND SERVE
1. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
4
STORAGE & REHEATING
- Fridge: Stores for 4 days.
- Freezer: Keeps well for 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm on the stove with a splash of broth if needed.

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