Description
A warming and flavorful stew made with sweet potatoes, lentils, and fragrant curry spices, easily prepared in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables and lentils: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic. Rinse lentils under cold water.
- Layer ingredients in the slow cooker: Add diced sweet potatoes, rinsed lentils, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Sprinkle curry powder and grate fresh ginger.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk; stir gently. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until tender: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.
- Finish and adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Mash a portion for a thicker texture if desired.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro if using.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4–5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: curried stew, lentil stew, sweet potato, slow cooker, vegan, vegetarian