Description
Ginger Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Stew with Lentils and Kale is a warm, cozy, and nutritious vegan stew featuring tender sweet potatoes, protein-packed lentils, and kale in a creamy coconut-ginger broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup cooked lentils or canned lentils, drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 2 cups chopped kale
- ½ tsp salt, adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- Optional garnish: fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne if using. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sweet potatoes, lentils, and vegetable broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk, kale, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes until kale is wilted and stew is creamy.
- Finish with lemon or lime juice and garnish before serving if desired.
Notes
- This dish is naturally dairy-free and dairy-free due to coconut milk.
- Adjust cayenne to taste or omit for a milder stew.
- Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat well.
- For extra protein, add a handful of cooked chickpeas or white beans.
- Substitute red or white sweet potatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop simmer
- Cuisine: Plant-based / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Ginger Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Stew with Lentils and Kale, vegan stew, coconut milk curry, kale lentil stew, plant-based comfort food