Skillet Creamy Sweet Potatoes & Lentils

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  • Prep Time

    8 mins

  • Cook Time

    22 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    544 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Skillet Creamy Sweet Potatoes & Lentils

This one-pan dish is easy to whip up and delivers big on flavor and nutrition. The combination of sweet potatoes, lentils, spinach, coconut milk, ginger, garlic and turmeric, is both comforting and nourishing, making it a go-to recipe for any time of year!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes, (about 3 cups, large
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 15 oz lentils drained and rinsed, canned
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk from a can
  • Pepitas for garnish, optional
  • naan bread for serving, optional, or pita bread

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Stir in potatoes and onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the ginger, salt, paprika, turmeric, cumin, and pepper. Pour in the broth and cover; reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
  3. Stir in lentils, spinach, and coconut milk. Allow to simmer until thickened to about, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Garnish with pepitas and serve with naan or pita bread, if desired.

Notes

  • I use canned lentils to keep the recipe super simple, but you can use dried lentils. Cook them before stirring into the skillet. 
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze for up to 3 months. 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 544kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 867mg (36%) Potassium 1382mg (29%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 9011IU (180%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 10mg (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 544 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 544kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 867mg 36%
Potassium 1382mg 29%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 9011IU 180%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 10mg 56%

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

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