Lentil Sweet Potato Curry

  Dinner

This is one of those suppers you can start when you get home, then relax while it cooks. (Or help the kids with homework or hop on the stair-stepper.) Apple and brown sugar help sweeten this delicious meatless meal.

Lentil Sweet Potato Curry

Average Rating: 4.428571

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 35 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 teaspoons curry powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Instructions

  • 1. In a small saucepan, combine lentils and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add carrots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the sweet potatoes, curry, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 3. Add the tomatoes, apple and brown sugar; cover and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until apple is tender. Stir in lentils; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 333 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 15g fiber), 13g protein.

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