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Red Lentil Sweet Potato Curry

A hearty and flavorful curry made with red lentils, sweet potatoes, and creamy coconut milk. Perfect for a quick and healthy family dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 3 cups sweet potato diced
  • 1.5 cups red lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 13.5 oz coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp coriander
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • Cilantro for topping

Equipment

  • Large pot or dutch oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in diced sweet potato and spices, cooking 5 minutes until aroma develops.
  4. Add red lentils, vegetable broth, lime juice, maple syrup, peanut butter, and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  5. Stir in coconut milk and simmer for a few minutes to distribute flavors.
  6. Serve garnished with cilantro and pair with basmati rice or naan bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This delightful curry is meal-prep friendly and stores well in the fridge or freezer. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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