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Sweet Potato Lentil Stew Recipe
Enjoy a bowl of Sweet Potato Lentil Stew with tender lentils, sweet potatoes, and coconut milk, enhanced by basil, ginger, and Thai chilies.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils sorted and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth if you’re into that sort of thing
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
- 1 tsp. Turmeric
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 Thai chiles ribs and seeds removed, minced
- 1 inch of fresh Ginger peeled
- 2/3 cup light coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven (or other heavy-bottomed pot), heat your butter and oil over medium-high heat. Once your oil is hot, add the onions, chilies, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
- Add in your broth, potatoes, and lentils, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the sweet potatoes can be cut with a fork but haven’t turned to mush.
- Add in the can of tomatoes and the turmeric, then grate your ginger directly into the pot. Let the mixture cook for another 3 minutes or so, then stir in your coconut milk and spinach. Once your spinach is wilted and your dish is heated through, remove from heat and serve over rice. Top with fresh basil.
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Notes
- To store Sweet Potato Lentil Stew, let it cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. To freeze, place the leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- When ready to reheat, warm the stew in a pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
799mg
(33%)
Potassium
723mg
(21%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
7772IU
(155%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7772IU | 155% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.