Curried Collard Greens with Red Lentils

Name: Curried Collard Greens with Red Lentils Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 cups chopped collard greens; 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced; 1 cup yellow onion chopped; 3 cups sweet potato peeled and cubed; 3 cups water; 1 cup red Lentils; 1 - 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes salt-free; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 - 5.45 oz can Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk - For a healthier dish use 1 1/2 cup plant milk (not rice) plus 1 1/2 tsp good quality coconut extract (such Flavorganics or OliveNation - do not use coconut flavoring) [The nutrition info for this recipe is based on canned coconut milk.]; 1 - 10 oz can RoTel No Salt Added Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

8 cups chopped collard greens2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced1 cup yellow onion, chopped 3 cups sweet potato, peeled and cubed 3 cups water1 cup red Lentils 1 - 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, salt-free1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes1 - 5.45 oz can Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk - For a healthier dish, use 1 1/2 cup plant milk (not rice) plus 1 1/2 tsp good quality coconut extract (such Flavorganics or OliveNation - do not use coconut flavoring) [The nutrition info for this recipe is based on canned coconut milk.]1 - 10 oz can RoTel No Salt Added Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

Directions

Rinse lentils well in a large bowl and drain. Combine lentils and 2 cups of water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover pan. Cook about 8 minutes or until lentils are tender. If the lentils you're using are old, you will need to use more water. Warning: These lentils cook fast and may not need the full 8 minutes; check after 6 minutes. Leave pan covered. Remove from heat and set aside.

Heat a tablespoon of water in medium sized stockpot or large saucepan. Add onions and saute gently over medium heat. Add garlic when onions are soft; then add curry powder. Stir gently until spices are absorbed and fragrant.

Add tomatoes, Ro*Tel Tomatoes and Chilies, sweet potatoes, water, and the coconut milk (be sure to shake the can well before opening). Stir well.

Add collard greens. Bring mixture to a boil; then lower heat to simmer and cover pot.

After 25 minutes, add cooked lentils to collard mixture. Stir to incorporate all ingredients. Continue cooking, uncovered, on low until stock reduces. Taste; add salt if desired.

Serving suggestion: Serve over brown rice with a green salad on the side.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

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