Ginger Sweet Potato, Lentil and Kale Stew

Name: Ginger Sweet Potato, Lentil and Kale Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp heart healthy oil (such as olive, canola, safflower); 1 medium yellow onion, small diced; ½ tsp dried chili flakes; ½ tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp ground turmeric; 2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1.50 lbs sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces; ½ cup brown lentils, picked over and rinsed; 4 cups vegetable stock; 13.50 oz can light coconut milk; 1 small bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped; To garnish (optional): chopped cilantro, chili flakes, lime wedges

DifficultyIntermediate

Yields6 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

1 tbsp heart healthy oil (such as olive, canola, safflower)

1 medium yellow onion, small diced

½ tsp dried chili flakes

½ tsp ground coriander

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground turmeric

2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced

3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1.50 lbs sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces

½ cup brown lentils, picked over and rinsed

4 cups vegetable stock

13.50 oz can light coconut milk

1 small bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped (about 4 cups chopped kale)

To garnish (optional): chopped cilantro, chili flakes, lime wedges

Heat 1 T oil in large, heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions. Sauté onions until translucent and soft, about 5 mins. Add the chili flakes, coriander, cumin, and turmeric. Sauté spices until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ginger and garlic, cook for another minute.

Add the sweet potatoes, stir to coat. Stir in the lentils. Carefully add the vegetable stock, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Cover and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat to a simmer and set the lid slightly askew to allow steam to escape. Simmer until the sweet potatoes are very soft and lentils are tender, about 30 mins. The liquid should be reduced by almost a third.

Stir in the coconut milk, then add kale. Cover and continue to simmer, until kale is wilted and bright green about 3-4 minutes, simmer stew to heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Tips

Serve with chopped cilantro, extra chili flakes, or lime wedges, if desired.

Use heart-healthy oil and light coconut milk to avoid unhealthy saturated fats.

Chard or collard greens can replace kale.

Serve with Naan bread, whole wheat pita, interesting bread of your choice or over rice.

CategoryDinnerDietGluten Free, Vegetarian

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