Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Brown Lentil Sweet Potato Curry, a delightful fusion of earthy lentils and sweet potatoes enriched with aromatic spices. This easy-to-make dish is not only packed with flavor but also offers nutritious goodness that will brighten any meal. Perfect for cozy gatherings or meal prep, this curry is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Stir in brown lentils and curry powder; toast for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced sweet potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and simmer for an additional 10 minutes for creaminess.
- Fold in fresh spinach or kale just before serving until wilted. Finish with lime juice for added zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg