Hearty Lentil & Sweet Potato Curry: 1 Hearty Meal
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A hearty and warming vegetarian curry featuring tender lentils and sweet potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Liam Ellis
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add rinsed lentils and cubed sweet potato.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils and sweet potato are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a thicker curry, simmer uncovered for the last 5-10 minutes.
- You can add other vegetables like spinach or peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with rice or naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 12g
- Sodium: Approximately 300mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 60g
- Fiber: Approximately 15g
- Protein: Approximately 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg