Can I make lentil sweet potato curry in a slow cooker?

Absolutely! Just add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.

Can I use canned lentils for lentil sweet potato curry?

Red lentils don't typically come in a canned variation. For the best results I recommend using dried lentils in this recipe, however if you must you can use canned brown lentils. If you do you'll need to remove one cup of the vegetable broth in the recipe.

Lentil Sweet Potato Curry (ready in 30 minutes!)

Name: Red Lentil Sweet Potato Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
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

Description

This Red Lentil Sweet Potato Curry comes together in just 30 minutes in one pan for an easy weeknight meal!

Ingredients

Units

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

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Instructions

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.

Notes

Rinse lentils until the water runs clear to remove starch and bitterness.
Cut sweet potatoes evenly so they cook through at the same time.
Stir in extra broth or coconut milk if the curry is too thick.
Taste and adjust with salt, lime juice, or curry powder before serving.
Add spinach or kale at the end so the greens stay bright and tender.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 247
Sugar: 3g
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 4.5g
Protein: 7.5g