Sweet Potato & Spinach Dal Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato & Spinach Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 medium sweet potato, skin scrubbed; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 tablespoon freshly ground ginger; 1 dash red pepper flakes; 1 cup red lentils; 3 cups water; 1 bunch (or handful) fresh spinach; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (to garnish); 1 pinch sea salt, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium sweet potato, skin scrubbed
1/2 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon freshly ground ginger
1 dash red pepper flakes
1 cup red lentils
3 cups water
1 bunch (or handful) fresh spinach
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (to garnish)
1 pinch sea salt, to taste

1
Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add sweet potato, onion, and garlic to the pan and gently saute for 5 minutes.
2
Add in spices and lentils and stir to coat with oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until spices become fragrant.
3
Pour in water and coconut milk and bring mixture to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and let simmer on the stove about 20 minutes - stirring every so often until dal turns into a thick and soupy mixture.
5
About 5 minutes before serving, add in a big pinch of sea salt to taste and a big handful of baby spinach. Let spinach cook and wilt before serving.
6
Serve dal hot with brown rice and a loving handful of chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

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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: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 medium sweet potato, skin scrubbed, 1/2 onion, diced, 2 cloves of garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato & Spinach Dal 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.

Sweet Potato & Spinach Dal

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