Description
This cozy and flavorful Sweet Potato and Lentil Dahl is packed with nutritious ingredients like red lentils, sweet potatoes, and warming spices. Made in just one pan, it’s a budget-friendly, vegan meal perfect for chilly nights. Serve it over fluffy white rice and enjoy a comforting bowl of goodness!
Ingredients
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For the Dahl:
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 10 oz sweet potato, peeled & cut into 1/4" cubes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
- Cayenne or red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed & picked over
- 1 can (15 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 cups broth or stock of choice
- Juice from 1/2 small lemon
For Serving:
- Cooked white rice
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
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Sauté the Onion & Sweet Potato:
- Heat a large, high-sided pan over medium heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom.
- Once hot, add the onion and sweet potato. Season with salt and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add Aromatics & Spices:
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 more minute.
- Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne/red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
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Simmer the Dahl:
- Pour in the lentils, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, broth, and additional salt & pepper. Stir well.
- Increase the heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
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Finish & Serve:
- Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa for a fiber boost.
- Adjust spice level by adding more cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg