Best 5 Crockpot Sweet Potato Lentil Curry Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful fusion of flavors in our carefully curated collection of crockpot sweet potato lentil curry recipes. Embark on a culinary journey where hearty lentils, succulent sweet potatoes, and an aromatic blend of spices merge seamlessly in your slow cooker, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a creamy, coconut-infused curry or a vibrant, tomato-based delight, our recipes offer a diverse range of options to suit every palate. Dive into the world of slow-cooked goodness and discover the perfect crockpot sweet potato lentil curry recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER CURRIED SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL STEW



Slow-Cooker Curried Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew image

Casual gathering at your place? Invite guests to grab a bowl of hearty stew chock full of veggies and lentils.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups pieces (1 inch) peeled dark-orange sweet potatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
3/4 cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth or 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt

Steps:

  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix sweet potatoes, onion, carrots and lentils.
  • In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add curry powder, cumin, salt, pepper, gingerroot and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth. Pour mixture into slow cooker; stir.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • Increase heat setting to High. Stir in green beans. Cover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until green beans are crisp-tender. Serve topped with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CROCKPOT SWEET POTATO & LENTIL CURRY RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Crockpot Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by KatrinaB

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Cups dried lentils
6 cups vegetable broth
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Turn slow cooker to low. Add lentils and 5 cups broth (reserve 1 cup of broth for seasonings). Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Add to slow cooker. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan on the stove top over medium. Chop onion and add to oil. Cook over medium heat until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add chopped garlic and cook 1-2 minutes. Next, peel ginger root with a spoon, finely grate and add to the onions and garlic. Pour the reserved cup of vegetable broth to the pan, stir and remove from heat. Next, add curry, turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir and combine with lentils and sweet potatoes in the slow cooker. Add bay leaves and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

SLOW-COOKER SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL SOUP



Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 leeks, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (white and light green parts only)
3/4 cup dried yellow or red lentils
1 4-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 teaspoon curry powder
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving (optional)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine the sweet potato, carrots, celery, leeks, lentils, ginger, 3/4 teaspoon curry powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a 4-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add 6 cups water and stir, then cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours.
  • Stir the soup vigorously with a whisk to make a rough puree. Thin with hot water, if desired.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon curry powder and cook until the curry powder is slightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir the curry mixture into the soup and add the lemon juice, cilantro, and salt to taste. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 580 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 12 grams

RED CURRY LENTILS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND SPINACH



Red Curry Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Spinach image

In this vegetarian main inspired by Indian dal, lentils are cooked with an aromatic blend of Thai spices - fresh ginger, turmeric, red curry paste and chile - then simmered in coconut milk until fall-apart tender. Browning the sweet potatoes before cooking them with the lentils brings out their sweetness, balancing the heat from the chile and curry paste, while baby spinach tossed in just before serving adds fresh flavor. Serve over steamed white or brown rice, or with toasted flatbread on the side.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, easy, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon)
1 red chile, such as Fresno or serrano, halved, seeds and ribs removed, then minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 (13-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 (4- to 5-ounce) bag baby spinach
1/2 lime, juiced
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the browned sweet potatoes to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot and set the heat to medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the curry paste, garlic, ginger, chile and turmeric, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the lentils, stock, salt and browned sweet potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil over high. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the lentils are creamy and falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lime juice and season with salt to taste.
  • Divide among shallow bowls and top with cilantro and coconut flakes, if using.

LENTIL SWEET POTATO CURRY



Lentil Sweet Potato Curry image

This is one of those suppers you can start when you get home, then relax while it cooks. (Or help the kids with homework or hop on the stair-stepper.) Apple and brown sugar help sweeten this delicious meatless meal. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 cups water, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine lentils and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add carrots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the sweet potatoes, curry, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add the tomatoes, apple and brown sugar; cover and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until apple is tender. Stir in lentils; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right lentils. Red lentils cook quickly and have a mild flavor, making them a good choice for this recipe. You can also use brown or green lentils, but they will take longer to cook.
  • Toast the spices. Toasting the spices before adding them to the slow cooker enhances their flavor. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Use fresh ginger and garlic. Fresh ginger and garlic add a lot of flavor to this recipe. If you don't have fresh ginger or garlic on hand, you can use ground ginger and garlic powder, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Don't overcook the sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes can become mushy if they are overcooked. Add them to the slow cooker towards the end of the cooking time, so they have just enough time to soften.
  • Garnish with cilantro. Cilantro adds a fresh, bright flavor to this recipe. Garnish the curry with chopped cilantro before serving.

Conclusion:

This Crockpot Sweet Potato Lentil Curry is a delicious and easy-to-make vegan dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering with friends. The curry is full of flavor, thanks to the toasted spices, fresh ginger and garlic, and sweet potatoes. The lentils add protein and fiber, making this a hearty and satisfying meal. Serve the curry with rice or naan bread, and enjoy!

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