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Vegan Sweet Potato Coconut Lentil Stew

Vegetarian Stew With Sweet Potato

Julia
Warm and hearty One-Pot Vegetarian Lentil Stew with sweet potatoes is packed with good-for-you ingredients: delicious tender sweet potatoes, creamy coconut milk, aromatic spices, kale, and lentils! This lentil stew is incredibly fulfilling and true comfort food in one bowl. This recipe is Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, and Gluten Free.
4.91 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 5 portions
Calories 307 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup brown lentils properly rinsed
  • 4 cup kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 3 ¾ cup vegetable stock
  • 13.5 oz can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion
  • salt to taste
  • cilantro, chili flakes, fresh jalapeno, lime wedges for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and saute onions until translucent. Add ginger, garlic, chili flakes, coriander, cumin, turmeric.
  • Add the sweet potatoes to the pot and stir to coat in the spices. Follow with lentils and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock, cover with the lid and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer until lentils become tender but the potatoes almost cooked.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and kale. Add the lime juice. Continue to simmer with closed lid until kale is softened slightly about 3 minutes. Season with salt if needed and simmer for a few minutes more. Squeeze 1-2 lime wedges into the soup.
  • Your stew is ready! Pour into individual bowls and garnish with fresh sliced jalapenos, chili flakes, lime wedges, cilantro. Serve with fresh bread or cornbread.

NOTES

Don’t add salt if you have already salted vegetable stock or add it in the later stage if needed.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 307kcal
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