Creamy Thai Sweet Potatoes and Lentils Recipe

Name: Creamy Thai Sweet Potatoes and Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Rinsed Uncooked Lentils; 4 cups Vegetable Broth; 2 whole Medium Sweet Potatoes; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 14- 1/2 ounces, weight Fire-roasted Tomatoes (canned); 2 teaspoons Fresh Minced Ginger; 3 Tablespoons Oil; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Sliced Thinly; 2 whole Jalapenos, Ribs And Seeds Removed, Minced; 1/2 whole Green Cabbage, Thinly Shredded; ⅔ cups Regular Coconut Milk; Fresh Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup Rinsed Uncooked Lentils
4 cups Vegetable Broth
2 whole Medium Sweet Potatoes
1 teaspoon Turmeric
14- 1/2 ounces, weight Fire-roasted Tomatoes (canned)
2 teaspoons Fresh Minced Ginger
3 Tablespoons Oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Sliced Thinly
2 whole Jalapenos, Ribs And Seeds Removed, Minced
1/2 whole Green Cabbage, Thinly Shredded
⅔ cups Regular Coconut Milk
Fresh Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish

1
Pour lentils, broth, and sweet potatoes into a large pot.
2
Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for 30-45 minutes, or until lentils and sweet potatoes are just barely done cooking.
3
Add the turmeric, tomatoes and ginger to the pot and cook for another 10 minutes.
4
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet.
5
Add garlic, onions, and jalapenos.
6
Saute for 2-3 minutes.
7
Add the cabbage and cook for 10 minutes, or until cabbage is cooked through.
8
Add cabbage to lentil pot and stir in coconut milk.
9
Top with cilantro.
10
Notes: The turmeric is important because it helps with flavor, but also with the bright yellow color.
11
Without it, the color of the dish starts to look a little dull.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Rinsed Uncooked Lentils, 4 cups Vegetable Broth, 2 whole Medium Sweet Potatoes, 1 teaspoon Turmeric, and more.

Yes, Creamy Thai Sweet Potatoes and Lentils falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Thai Sweet Potatoes and Lentils

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