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Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry

Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry is a healthy vegetarian meal that is full of spicy flavor. It's a super filling and satisfying meal.

Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword lentils, sweet potatoes, vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2½ teaspoons curry powder
  • 1½ teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 (14-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onion, for serving
  • brown or white rice

Instructions

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add onion and cook 4 minutes to soften.

    Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  2. Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, garam masala, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for 30 seconds.

  3. Add broth, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, sweet potatoes, lentils, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lentils are cooked and sweet potato is soft.

  4. Stir in lime juice.

    Ladle over rice and sprinkle with cilantro and green onion.