Red Lentil Sweet Potato Curry
A cozy, nourishing red lentil and sweet potato curry made with warming spices, crushed tomatoes, and creamy coconut milk. Simple, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Curry
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 large red onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp hot chili powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed and drained
- 1 can crushed tomatoes standard size, not large
- 2.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk 14 fl oz
- 1 tbsp sweetener of choice maple syrup, agave, or organic sugar
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 3-4 cups fresh spinach or frozen, thawed
- ½ lemon lemon juice juiced
Optional to Serve
- Protein of choice served with your separate protein recipe
- Cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro
- Extra coconut milk
- Non-dairy yogurt
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add curry powder, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to toast the spices.
- Add sweet potatoes, red lentils, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk, sweetener, and chickpeas. Simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes until creamy.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Finish with lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Red lentils break down and thicken the curry naturally, making it incredibly rich and creamy without relying heavily on added fats.
Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 600g | Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 2776mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 28679IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 15mg
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