Cozy Fall Lentil Sweet Potato Stew
This Lentil and Sweet Potato stew is perfect to cozy up with for lunch or dinner when the weather is cold (or even when it’s not honestly). This meal is so hearty,delicious, and SO easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped carrots* optional
- 1 ½ tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2-3 curry leaves
- 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups low sodium veggie broth
- 2 cups sweet potato
- 1 cup uncooked green lentils, soaked
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare by mixing all the spices in a small bowl and chopping your sweet potato and onion
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add in the onion and sauté until the onions start to get a light brown.
- Add in the garlic and carrots and sauté for around 30 seconds
- Add in the spices, lemon juice, curry leaves and tomatoes. Stir for about a minute until fragrant
- Add in the veggie broth, sweet potato, and lentils. Bring it to a boil. Then lower the heat and let it simmer for 20-40 minutes until it's thickened.
- If you're adding in kale, spinach, and/or cilantro, add it now!
- Enjoy with rice, quinoa, or bread!
Notes
*Add in whatever veggies you want, if any!