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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.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 224kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

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
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Instructions

  • Heat a large soup pot on medium-high and spray with non-stick spray.
  • Sautee onions until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
    1 large onion
  • Add garlic, ginger, curry and garam masala and cook for additional 60 seconds.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger root, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Add chicken broth, sweet potatoes, lentils and bay leaf; bring to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes.
    4 cups chicken broth, 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup dried lentils, 1 bay leaf
  • Stir in tomatoes, salt, pepper and kale and cook for additional 20 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
    14 ounces can diced fire roasted tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 pound kale
  • Stir in lemon juice right before serving and top with yogurt, cilantro and scallions.
    2 tablespoons lemon juice, Cilantro

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Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.3g | Protein: 12.7g | Fat: 0.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 366mg | Fiber: 10.7g