Red Lentil Sweet Potato Curry

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp ginger, finely chopped

2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed (about 3 cups)

3/4 cup red lentils

2 tbsp curry powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 cup crushed tomatoes

1 cup coconut milk

2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups spinach, roughly chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Cilantro to garnish

Directions

Rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside

Heat the avocado oil in a large pan on medium-high heat.

Add the onion, garlic and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes.

Add the sweet potatoes, red lentils, curry powder, turmeric, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk and broth.

Mix together and bring to a light boil on high heat.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.

Add the spinach and stir until the spinach is wilted.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
• Calories: 247
• Total Fat: 16g
• Total Carbohydrate: 23g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5g
• Total Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 7.5g