Sweet Potato Lentil Stew over Couscous Kind Diet Recipe

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  • Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil1 medium onion sliced2 small tomatoes diced1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon cayennesea salt2-3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4″ cubes (you can add more if you like)7 cups vegetable broth1 cup brown lentils
Directions
Directions:

Heat oil in large, deep pot. Add onion and stir until it starts to soften-about 2 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes and ginger. Cook for about 3 minutes.

Stir in turmeric, cumin coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and a pinch or two of sea salt

Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add more salt if necessary.

Next, add sweet potatoes, broth and lentils.

Bring to a boil over high heat.

Cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are soft.

Serving Size: Makes 5-7 servings

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CABETT3257.

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 361.3
  • Total Fat: 9.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 156.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 64.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.0 g
  • Protein: 12.9 g

Member Reviews
  • DMMICKELSON
    So so good, satisfying, comfort food. - 12/14/12