Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes And Spinach

Name: Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (can substitute powdered); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 2 1/2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken); 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes; 4 cups baby spinach leaves (about 3 oz); salt, to taste; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (can substitute powdered)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 1/2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
4 cups baby spinach leaves (about 3 oz)
salt, to taste
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped almonds

1
Heat olive oil in a medium pot.
2
Add onion and garlic and saute until soft; about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in curry powder, ginger and cumin, and cook for 1 minute.
4
Stir in lentils and broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
5
Add sweet potatoes, cover, and cook for 10 minues longer, untiil water is absobed and sweet potatoes are just tender.
6
Stir in baby spinach and cook for 1 minute longer, until spinach is just wilted. Add salt and adjust seasonings to taste.
7
Transfer to bowls and top each with 1/4 cup yogurt and 2 tbsp chopped almonds. Best when piping hot.

367

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 large garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes And Spinach falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!