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Curried Lentils with Sweet Potatoes

Curried Lentils with Sweet Potatoes is a vegetarian meal that is loaded with protein, fiber, and nutrients.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled/diced)
  • ½ cup dried lentils
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 14 ounces can diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ pound kale (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • cilantro (scallions and plain yogurt to serve)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large soup pot on medium-high and spray with non-stick spray.
  2. Sautee onions until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, ginger, curry and garam masala and cook for additional 60 seconds.
  4. Add chicken broth, sweet potatoes, lentils and bay leaf; bring to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomatoes, salt, pepper and kale and cook for additional 20 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
  6. Stir in lemon juice right before serving and top with yogurt, cilantro and scallions.

Notes

  • Excellent source of Vitamins A and C, great source of Iron and Calcium

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 43.3g (14%) Protein 12.7g (25%) Fat 0.8g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 366mg (15%) Fiber 10.7g (43%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 43.3g 14%
Protein 12.7g 25%
Fat 0.8g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 366mg 15%
Fiber 10.7g 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.