Description
Lentil & Sweet Potato Curry is a quick, protein‑rich vegetarian dinner that combines lentils, sweet potatoes, and aromatic curry spices in a creamy coconut milk base. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one‑pot recipe serves 4, delivers 350 calories per serving, and offers a comforting, flavorful meal that fits healthy meal plans and easy‑prep cooking.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 large sweet potato
- diced
- 1 medium onion
- chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- grated
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Step 1: Heat oil and sauté aromatics
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
Step 2: Toast curry powder
Stir in curry powder and cook for one minute to release flavors.
Step 3: Add lentils and sweet potato
Mix in lentils and diced sweet potato, coating them with the spiced mixture.
Step 4: Add coconut milk and broth
Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Step 5: Simmer until tender
Cover partially and simmer 25‑30 minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are soft.
Step 6: Season and garnish
Season with salt, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- use full‑fat coconut milk. Adjust spice level with extra curry powder or a pinch of cayenne. This dish stores well and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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