🍛 Lentil & Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

✅ Vegan | 🥣 High-Protein | 🌱 Gluten-Free | 🕒 30-Minute Meal

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🌿 Description:

This Lentil & Sweet Potato Coconut Curry is a warm, comforting, and nourishing one-pot meal packed with plant-based protein and bold, aromatic spices. Red lentils melt into a creamy texture while sweet potatoes provide a subtle natural sweetness that balances perfectly with the rich coconut milk and fragrant curry spices.

It’s a wholesome dish that’s perfect for cozy nights or weekly meal prep—hearty enough to satisfy, yet light and packed with nutrients. Serve it over brown rice, quinoa, or with warm flatbread for a complete, balanced vegan dinner.

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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1 cup dried red lentils (or split yellow lentils)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (light or full-fat)
2 cups vegetable broth or water
Salt & pepper to taste
Juice of 1/2 lime
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving

Instructions:

Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and ginger; stir for 1 minute.
Spice It Up: Add curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and chili flakes. Stir until fragrant (30 seconds).
Add Lentils & Sweet Potato: Stir in the lentils and sweet potato chunks.
Simmer: Pour in the coconut milk and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are soft.
Season & Finish: Stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.
Serve: Spoon over brown rice or quinoa, garnish with cilantro, and enjoy!

🌟 Benefits:

Lentils: High in iron, protein, and fiber — great for energy and muscle repair.
Sweet Potato: Loaded with beta-carotene (vitamin A), fiber, and antioxidants.
Coconut Milk: Adds healthy fats and a creamy texture.
Spices: Anti-inflammatory and digestion-boosting.