Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

Name: Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 large bowls
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion; 3 medium carrots; 1 large sweet potato; 3-4 cloves garlic; 15 oz. can diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups split red lentils; 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 cup spinach (or other greens) to stir in at the end

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 large bowls
Calories
241 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

Clara Sanders

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A nutrient-rich lentil stew with sweet potatoes and smoked paprika! Just 9 simple, healthy ingredients and wonderfully satisfying.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 yellow onion
3 medium carrots
1 large sweet potato
3-4 cloves garlic
15 oz. can diced tomatoes (or fire-roasted)
1 1/2 cups split red lentils (uncooked)
6 cups vegetable broth (or 4 cups broth + 2 cups water)
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

Optional:

1 cup spinach (or other greens) to stir in at the end

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Instructions

Dice onion and carrot.
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion and carrot for about 7 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more liquid as necessary.)
Meanwhile, mince garlic. Peel and dice sweet potato.
When onion is translucent, add cumin, paprika, and minced garlic. Stir and sauté 1 minute, adding a touch more liquid if it dries out.
Add sweet potato to stockpot. Stir and cook 2 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Rinse and drain lentils well, then add to pot. Stir.
Bring to a light boil, then cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.
Lightly simmer for about 20 minutes or until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add roughly chopped spinach (or other greens of choice) during last couple minutes of cooking if desired. Salt/pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

Variations: Add other veggies or spices as you see fit. Bell pepper, celery, zucchini, kale, chili powder, fire-roasted tomatoes, etc.
Nutrition: Estimated nutritional content is calculated without optional spinach.

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Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 844mg (24%) Fiber 17g (68%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 11295IU (226%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6large bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	241kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Potassium	844mg	18%
Fiber	17g	68%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	11295IU	226%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	83mg	8%
Iron	5mg	28%