Vegan Red Lentil Sweet Potato Curry

The Vegan Red Lentil Sweet Potato Curry is a tasty and comforting meal. This dish has 11 grams fiber and 390 calories in each serving. Prepare this dish in just 45 days. It contains coconut milk, olive oil, red lentils, onion, seasoning, sweet potato, ginger, tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, garlic, herbs, and coconut yogurt. We may pair this recipe with brown rice, barley, vegan naan, quinoa, coconut rice, simple green salad, lime wedges, or carrot cucumber salad. Store this Vegan Red Lentil Sweet Potato Curry in a container for 4 days.

STATS:

• Total time: 45 minutes
• Calories: 390 kcal
• Serving size: 1½ cups
• Diet: Vegan
• Cooking time: 30 minutes
• Cuisine: Indian
• Serving: 6
• Course: Main
• Preparation time: 15 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

• Chef’s knife
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups
• Ladle
• Cutting board
• Can opener
• Large heavy-bottomed pot
• Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium chopped yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup dry red lentils
• One tbsp fresh ginger
• Half tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• One tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• Quarter tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 large sweet potato
• 2 tsp curry powder
• One can diced tomatoes
• 1 can light coconut milk
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• One cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• Half tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Quarter cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut yogurt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

OLIVE OIL:

• It cooks the vegetables and releases their flavors. Olive oil makes the flavorful base of the curry and adds a delicious taste. Include avocado oil if you are not using olive oil.

YELLOW ONION:

• This onion gives a savory and sweet base to the curry. You may use shallots as an alternative.

GINGER:

• Ginger gives warmth and a gentle spicy taste to the dish. It maintains the sweet taste of the potato. You may use ground ginger as another choice.

SWEET POTATO:

• It is the main ingredient that gets tender when we cook it. Sweet potato gives a sweet taste and creaminess in the curry. You may use butternut squash as a substitute.

RED LENTILS:

• They make the curry thick and creamy while including vegan protein. Red lentils cook quickly and give better results. You may use brown lentils, but the texture will be slightly different.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, rinse the red lentils in cool running water till the water gets clear, then drain them well.
2. Heat olive oil in the pot on medium flame then cook onion for five minutes.
3. Then cook garlic and ginger for sixty seconds & stir the spices for half a minute.
4. Include sweet potato cubes, rinsed red lentils, salt, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, black pepper, water, and vegetable broth.
5. Gently boil the mixture, then cover the pot and simmer the ingredients on low flame for 30 minutes.
6. Add a little vegetable broth to set the consistency as per your preference and simmer for a few extra minutes.
7. Remove the skillet from the flame then add lime juice and cilantro.
8. Aadjust the seasoning, then put the curry in the bowls.
9. Lastly, garnish the dish with cilantro and a little unsweetened coconut yogurt.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

RICE:

• Steamed Basmati Rice
• Brown Rice
• Coconut Rice
• Cauliflower Rice

GRAINS:

• Quinoa
• Bulgur
• Millet
• Barley

BREADS:

• Vegan Naan
• Whole-Wheat Roti
• Chapati
• Garlic Flatbread

SIDES:

• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Carrot Cucumber Salad
• Simple Green Salad
• Mango Cucumber Salsa

TOPPINGS:

• Fresh Cilantro
• Lime Wedges
• Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt
• Sliced Green Onions

TIPS:

• Cut the sweet potatoes evenly, so they cook well and get tender at the same time.
• Rinse the lentils properly to remove extra starch so you get a clean texture of the curry.
• Include lime juice to maintain the fresh taste of the curry.
• You may add broth to make the curry consistency thin and simmer for a few minutes.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store the cooled curry in the container for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Place the cooled curry in the box and freeze for three months.

FAQs:

Can I include more vegetables in the recipe?

• Yes, you may add spinach, kale, carrots, or bell peppers.

What makes this dish less spicy?

• You may skip cayenne pepper and use a mild curry powder to get a milder version.

How can I prepare this dish without oil?

• You may cook the vegetables in vegetable broth or water to get an oil-free dish.

Can I include green lentils in the recipe?

• Yes, you may add red lentils, but they require extra cooking time.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net carbs: 47 g

Iron: 6.2 mg

Total carbs: 58 g

Vitamin A: 17,800 IU

Fiber: 11 g

Calcium: 91 mg

Protein: 15 g

Calories: 390 kcal

Sodium: 620 mg

Potassium: 1,050 mg