Best 7 Healthy Sweet Potato Lentil Curry Recipes

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If you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dish that's easy to make, then you'll love this recipe for sweet potato lentil curry. Packed with nutritious ingredients like protein-rich lentils, fiber-filled sweet potatoes, and a variety of aromatic spices, this curry is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and essential nutrients.

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

SWEET POTATO LENTIL CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Sweet Potato Lentil Curry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cooking oil, onion, sweet potato, apple, carrot, garlic, lentils, tomato, vegetable broth, curry powder, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, salt, pepper

Provided by Lisa Bucher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet potato, chopped
½ apple, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
garlic, chopped, to taste
1 cup lentils
1 can tomato, diced
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put the cooking oil in a pan. Once heated, add the onion, sweet potato, apple, carrot, and garlic. When onions are clear, add lentils and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Add the can of diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, curry powder, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook for 15 to 20 minutes on medium heat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 23 grams

LENTIL & SWEET POTATO CURRY



Lentil & sweet potato curry image

A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread

Provided by Ren Behan

Categories     Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds (any colour)
1 tbsp medium curry powder
100g red or green lentil, or a mixture
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
500ml vegetable stock
400g can chopped tomato
400g can chickpea, drained
¼ small pack coriander (optional)
natural yogurt and naan bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil in a large pan, add 1 chopped red onion and cook for a few mins until softened.
  • Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds and 1 tbsp medium curry powder and cook for 1 min more, then stir in 100g red or green lentils (or a mixture), 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, 500ml vegetable stock and a 400g can chopped tomatoes.
  • Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add a drained 400g can chickpeas, then heat through.
  • Season, sprinkle with ¼ small pack coriander, if you like, and serve with seasoned yogurt and naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 91 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 16 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

VEGAN SWEET POTATO LENTIL CURRY (HEALTHY, GLUTEN FREE)



Vegan Sweet Potato Lentil Curry (Healthy, Gluten Free) image

This healthy curry is packed with plant-based protein thanks to lentils, and you won't miss the meat at all! Sweet potatoes and warm spices bring you all the cozy fall vibes, while also being light and satisfying.

Provided by Hannah

Categories     dinner     Main Course     Meals

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white or yellow onion (diced)
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon curry powder (or more, to taste)
2-3 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups tomato puree
3/4 cups green lentils (soaked)
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
2 large diced sweet potatoes (about 5 cups)
4-6 cups spinach (can sub with arugula or kale)

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, heat up the oil on 75% heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes. Mix in the curry powder, oregano, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Add in the lentils, tomato puree, and vegetable broth. Cover and simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes. Next, add the sweet potatoes and almond milk and simmer on medium high heat for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Add in the spinach with the remaining seasonings, and cook until the spinach is wilted. Serve warm and enjoy!

SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL CURRY WITH RICE



Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry With Rice image

I discovered this many years ago and will even get my husband to eat it, even though there is no meat..........lol

Provided by Trinity_1966

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons medium curry paste, Sharwood's Rogan Josh Curry Paste is a good one
3/4 cup red lentil
2 bay leaves
1 onion, finely chopped
480 g sweet potatoes, cut into 2cm cubes
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 1/2 cups chicken stock (made with stock cubes)
4 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup coriander leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saucepan and add the curry paste. Cook, while stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the lentils, bay leaves, onion, and sweet potato, ginger and chicken stock. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to low.
  • Or until the sweet potato is cooked. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Place the cooked rice on 4 serving plates, spoon over the curry and scatter with coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.3, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 286.7, Carbohydrate 99.5, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 19.5

LENTIL SWEET POTATO CURRY



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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.

VEGAN COCONUT-LENTIL CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES



Vegan Coconut-Lentil Curry with Sweet Potatoes image

A hearty blend of warm Indian spices and nutritious lentils and sweet potatoes rounded out with creamy coconut milk. Perfect served with your favorite rice or some yummy naan.

Provided by VegHead

Categories     Vegetarian Curry

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons garam masala
2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon turmeric
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 cup dried lentils
1 medium sweet potato, cubed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk, shaken
3 cups cooked basmati rice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups of vegetable broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tikka masala seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, without burning the garlic, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in lentils, sweet potato, cayenne pepper, and hot vegetable broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until lentils and sweet potato are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and serve over rice garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 16.2 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1028.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

HEALTHY SWEET POTATO LENTIL CURRY



Healthy Sweet Potato Lentil Curry image

A healthy and very filling curry , great with naan bread and cucumber raita. Make sure to use a high quality curry powder, the best come from bulk bins in health food stores.

Provided by Yoga Booty

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 side servings, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped finely
1 cup dried red lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 shallots
2 tablespoons curry powder
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon grated ginger
salt and pepper
5 cups vegetable broth
chopped cilantro, lime juice

Steps:

  • heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • optional- if you want the sweet potato soft, microwave for 2-3 min
  • add shallots and cook until soft.
  • add ginger and garlic and saute for 1-2 minute.
  • add curry powder and mix thoroughly.
  • add sweet potatoes, lentils, and broth.
  • bring to a boil then simmer at least 45 minute.
  • the longer this simmers the better! before serving increase heat to high and stir in the cilantro and lime juice.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked lentils or canned lentils. If using dried lentils, soak them overnight before cooking.
  • For a creamier curry, use coconut milk instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of tomato paste for a richer flavor.
  • If you like spicy food, add a teaspoon of chili powder or red pepper flakes.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

Conclusion:

This sweet potato lentil curry is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. Whether you are a vegetarian or meat-eater, you will love this curry. It is also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this sweet potato lentil curry a try.

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