Name: Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups green lentils, rinsed; 2 bay leaves; ½ tsp turmeric; ½ tsp. cumin; 2 Tbsp tomato purée; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1.5 litre vegetable stock; Salt & pepper; To serve : chopped fresh parsley or coriander

Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

10 Jan 2017

by Wholeness

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Background

Who says comfort food cannot be healthy?! This Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew has super-healthy written all over it. Also, it’s filling, delicious and very easy to make - so it's a perfect winter-warmer, immune-booster for a quick lunch or supper. It's also ideal for dieters, vegans, vegetarians and the health-conscious. Serve it with brown rice or flat bread.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups green lentils, rinsed
2 bay leaves
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp. cumin
2 Tbsp tomato purée
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 large carrot, chopped
1.5 litre vegetable stock
Salt & pepper
To serve : chopped fresh parsley or coriander

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high, then gently sauté the onion and garlic until soft, for about 5 minutes.
Add the spices, stir until fragrant then add the tomato purée. Stir for a few second then add the chopped vegetables and coat them well in the spices. Add the lentils and the stock.
Bring to the boil, then turn the heat and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes, until the lentils are cooked through but not falling apart.
Turn off the heat. Season the stew with salt & pepper, then scatter the chopped herbs on top.
Serve warm.

Tips

If you like your food spicy add a small piece of ginger ( chopped) and /or one chilli (deseeded and chopped) to the onion & garlic!
If you have some baby spinach in your larder, stir a couple of handful of it into the stew just after you turned off the heat. Put the lid on for one minute and serve.