Sweet Potato Lentil Curry

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 30 min 2
Sweet Potato Lentil Curry
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Ingredients


2 tsp Canola oil
1 tbsp minced Ginger root
2 tsp Curry powder
1 tsp Turmeric, ground
1 stick(s) Cinnamon
1 cup Water
1/2 cup Green lentils, raw
1 medium Yellow onion
3 clove(s) Garlic
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Salt
1 can (13.5oz) Coconut milk, reduced fat
1 large potato Sweet potato (peeled, diced)
3 cup Baby spinach
1 cup Brown rice, medium-grain, cooked

Instructions


1. In a large frying pan over medium high heat add oil and then onions and sauté until soft approximately 5 minutes.

2. Add ginger, garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric and salt. Stir and cook another 2 minutes.

3. Add cinnamon stick, coconut milk, water, sweet potatoes and lentils.

4. Cover and simmer on low for approximately 25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.

5. Extra tip - If making ahead of time add spinach - no need to stir. Refrigerate and reheat 10 minutes before dinner.

6. Stir in spinach and cook for another minute until spinach wilts.

7. Serve over rice and enjoy!

Notes:

Lentils

are an important source of plant-based protein and are high in fibre which make them good for digestion!

Sweet Potatoes

contain beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body which is important for vision health and immunity!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 613
Calories from fat 252
Calories from saturated fat 190
Total Fat 28.0 g
Saturated Fat 21.1 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.8 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 1309 mg
Potassium 1500 mg
Total Carbohydrate 76 g
Dietary Fiber 15.1 g
Sugars 10.6 g
Protein 22.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.9
Meat Alternative 1.3
Vegetables 4.1

Energy sources


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