Sweet Potato, Lentil and Green Bean Packets Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato, Lentil and Green Bean Packets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sweet red bell peppers diced into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 large pepper; 1 cup green beans freshly sliced into 1/2 inch; 2 cups sweet potatoes, or yams diced into 1/2 inch cubes; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 tablespoon sesame oil or hot sesame oil if desired; 1 tablespoon canola oil or other vegetable oil; 1 cup stock vegetable, low-salt; 2 teaspoons garlic minced, about 2 cloves; 2 tablespoons ginger freshly minced; 1 teaspoon curry powder or more to taste; 15 ounces lentils, green 1 can, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked; mango chutney as needed, optional

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sweet red bell peppers diced into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 large pepper
1 cup green beans freshly sliced into 1/2 inch
2 cups sweet potatoes, or yams diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon sesame oil or hot sesame oil if desired
1 tablespoon canola oil or other vegetable oil
1 cup stock vegetable, low-salt
2 teaspoons garlic minced, about 2 cloves
2 tablespoons ginger freshly minced
1 teaspoon curry powder or more to taste
15 ounces lentils, green 1 can, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked
mango chutney as needed, optional

1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2
Place 4 16-inch lengths of foil on work surface.
3
Fold foil in half from short side.
4
Unfold.
5
Shape corners and edges of one half into semicircular bowl with 1/2-inch sides.
6
Combine bell pepper, green beans, sweet potatoes and raisins in medium bowl.
7
Add oil, and toss to coat.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Whisk together broth, garlic, ginger and curry powder in small bowl.
10
Divide sweet potato mixture among packets, top with 13 cup lentils.
11
Pour 13 cup broth mixture over lentils, and season with salt and pepper.
12
Fold other half of foil over ingredients, and crimp edges in overlapping folds until packets are sealed.
13
Transfer packets to baking sheet.
14
Bake for 25 minutes.
15
Transfer to plates.
16
Open packet carefully, escaping air will be hot.
17
Top with mango chutney if needed.
18
Serve warm.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sweet red bell peppers diced into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 large pepper, 1 cup green beans freshly sliced into 1/2 inch, 2 cups sweet potatoes, or yams diced into 1/2 inch cubes, 1/4 cup golden raisins, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato, Lentil and Green Bean Packets 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!

Sweet Potato, Lentil and Green Bean Packets

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Variations & substitutions

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