Lentil Sweet Potato Curry

Name: Lentil Sweet Potato Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 3 cups water, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped; 4 teaspoons curry powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 cups hot cooked brown rice

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022

This is one of those suppers you can start when you get home, then relax while it cooks. (Or help the kids with homework or hop on the stair-stepper.) Apple and brown sugar help sweeten this delicious meatless meal. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 cups water, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine lentils and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add carrots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the sweet potatoes, curry, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, apple and brown sugar; cover and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until apple is tender. Stir in lentils; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 333 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 15g fiber), 13g protein.

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