Best 6 Lentil Sweet Potato Spinach Curry Recipes

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Lentil sweet potato spinach curry is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the goodness of lentils, sweet potatoes, and spinach. This vegan and gluten-free curry is packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. It's a perfect meal for those looking for a healthy and satisfying vegetarian option. The combination of lentils, sweet potatoes, and spinach creates a delightful balance of textures and flavors, while the aromatic spices add depth and complexity to the dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious and wholesome lentil sweet potato spinach curry that will impress your taste buds and nourish your body.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH, SWEET POTATO & LENTIL DHAL



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A comforting vegan one-pot recipe that counts for 3 of your 5-a-day! You can't go wrong with this iron-rich, low-fat, low-calorie supper.

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp sesame oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1½ tsp ground turmeric
1½ tsp ground cumin
2 sweet potatoes (about 400g/14oz), cut into even chunks
250g red split lentils
600ml vegetable stock
80g bag of spinach
4 spring onions, sliced on the diagonal, to serve
½ small pack of Thai basil, leaves torn, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wide-based pan with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Add 1 finely chopped red onion and cook over a low heat for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add 1 crushed garlic clove, a finely chopped thumb-sized piece of ginger and 1 finely chopped red chilli, cook for 1 min, then add 1½ tsp ground turmeric and 1½ tsp ground cumin and cook for 1 min more.
  • Turn up the heat to medium, add 2 sweet potatoes, cut into even chunks, and stir everything together so the potato is coated in the spice mixture.
  • Tip in 250g red split lentils, 600ml vegetable stock and some seasoning.
  • Bring the liquid to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and cook for 20 mins until the lentils are tender and the potato is just holding its shape.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning, then gently stir in the 80g spinach. Once wilted, top with the 4 diagonally sliced spring onions and ½ small pack torn basil leaves to serve.
  • Alternatively, allow to cool completely, then divide between airtight containers and store in the fridge for a healthy lunchbox.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

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



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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

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



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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

Tips:

  • For a creamy texture, use coconut milk instead of water.
  • Add a teaspoon of garam masala or curry powder for extra flavor.
  • Serve with rice, quinoa, or naan bread.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

This lentil, sweet potato, spinach curry is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat-eater, this curry is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this lentil, sweet potato, spinach curry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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