SWEET POTATO & LENTIL CURRY
This gluten-free/dairy-free, and flavorful plant-based curry is not only cozy but also great for meal prep!
INGREDIENTS
2 cups uncooked lentils
1 sweet potato, cubed
4 cloves of garlic, grated
1/2 sweet onion, diced
4 inches of ginger, grated
8 oz can tomato paste
13.5 oz coconut cream (or coconut milk)
1 tbsp garam masala
½ tbsp chili powder
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp turmeric
Salt & pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
GARNISH/SIDE
Cilantro
1 lime
2 cups uncooked basmati rice
Gluten-free pita crackers, I love Simple Mills
Naan or sourdough *not gluten free
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Rinse 2 cups of lentils and remove any rocks. Boil in water for about 20 minutes until soft, then strain. Set aside.
2. Chop the sweet potato into ½-inch cubes. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes until soft. Set aside.
3. Cook the rice following their specific instructions and set aside.
4. Sauté diced onion in a deep sauté pan until translucent, then add the grated garlic and ginger until fragrant. (I used a Microplane zester)
5. Add all the spices to toast for about a minute, then add the tomato paste and coconut cream and half a cup of water (add water if the sauce is too thick). Let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Add the cooked lentils and sweet potato to the mixture and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring periodically.
7. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro, lime, and ideally naan (but if you forgot to get it at the grocery store before recording, toasted sourdough will do!). and enjoy!
Love,
Colie
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