Curried Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew
Recipe Notes
Grab a bowl of this hearty stew. It is full of veggies and lentils, and packs an Indian punch. This savory mixture of sweet potatoes, lentils, curry, cumin, ginger root and vegetable broth bring this stew alive.
Ingredients:
3 cups pieces (1 inch) peeled dark-orange sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
3/4 cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger root
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth
2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag), thawed
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
Directions:
- In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix sweet potatoes, carrots, onion and lentils.
- In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add curry powder, cumin, salt, pepper, gingerroot and garlic. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth. Pour mixture into slow cooker; stir.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
- Increase heat setting to High. Stir in green beans. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until green beans are crisp-tender.
- Serve topped with yogurt.
Yields 6 Servings.
Nutritional Information:
Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 20); Total Fat 2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 720mg; Total Carbohydrate 39g (Dietary Fiber 9g, Sugars 15g); Protein 10g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 330%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20%


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