Curried Sweet Potato and Lentils
A warming Indian-inspired curry of tender sweet potato and red lentils simmered with tomatoes, coconut milk, aromatic spices, and spinach.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Step 2
Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
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Step 4
Add the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir over medium heat until aromatic.
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Step 5
Stir in the crushed tomato and cook until the mixture begins to thicken.
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Step 6
Rinse the lentils thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve. Add them to the pot with the sweet potato, coconut milk, vegetable stock, and salt, then stir to combine.
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Step 7
Bring the curry to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low heat, partially cover, and simmer until the lentils and sweet potato are tender, stirring occasionally.
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Step 8
Stir in the spinach and cook over low heat until wilted.
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Step 9
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
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Step 10
Divide the curry among bowls and finish with the cilantro.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours, use within 4 days, and reheat to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- hot oil and steam
- rapid bacterial growth if cooked curry is left at room temperature