Best 5 Red Lentil And Sweet Potato Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and nutritious meal that is easy to make? Look no further than the combination of red lentils and sweet potatoes! This vibrant duo is not only pleasing to the eye, but also packed with essential nutrients that promote good health. Red lentils offer a hearty dose of protein, fiber, and iron, while sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants, beta-carotene, and potassium. Together, they create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes to cook red lentils and sweet potatoes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RED LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO STEW



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This is a hearty Indian-style stew without meat but chock full of protein.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons coconut or extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 diced large onion
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 minced cloves garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 peeled and diced sweet potatoes
1 diced (stemmed, seeded) red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups rinsed red lentils
6 cups Cleansing Broth
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook cumin, turmeric and curry powder until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion with a few pinches salt, and cook, stirring, until tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and bell pepper and cook 1 minute.
  • Add lentils and cleansing broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 879 g

SWEET POTATO AND RED LENTIL SOUP



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A delicious, rich, and nutritious lentil soup, perfect for chilly fall evenings! Best served with a loaf of crusty French bread.

Provided by Stephanie Jo

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 carrots, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 cups water
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 ½ cups red lentils

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, garlic, garam masala, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil and cook until flavors start to blend, about 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.3 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 21.7 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 943.4 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

RED LENTIL, SWEET POTATO, CARROT, AND APPLE SOUP



RED LENTIL, SWEET POTATO, CARROT, AND APPLE SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large sweet potatoes
1 apple
1 large carrot
1 onion chopped
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup red lentils
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic finely minced
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp curry powder
4 c veg or chicken broth
plain yogurt
fresh parsley or cilantro

Steps:

  • peel and chop sweet potatoes, apple, and carrot into 1 inch pieces. Saute onion in olive oil in a large heavy bottom pot until translucent. Add chili,cumin,curry powder,ginger,and garlic and saute for 1 min more until fragrant. Add chopped vegetabless and saute for 5 mins over medium heat. Add lentils and broth, cover and simmer for 30 mins. Serve with yogurt and cilantro. Can be pureed.

SWEET POTATO, CARROT, APPLE, AND RED LENTIL SOUP



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Categories     Carrot

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup red lentils
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 cups vegetable broth
plain yogurt or crumbled feta cheese instead of yogurt

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Place the chopped sweet potatoes, carrots, apple, and onion in the pot. Stir and cook the apples and vegetables until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir the lentils, ginger, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and vegetable broth into the pot with the apple and vegetable mixture. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes. Working in batches, pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot. Return the pureed soup to the cooking pot. Bring back to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes. Add water as needed to thin the soup to your preferred consistency. Serve with yogurt for garnish. Cook's Note This soup is also great served with crumbled feta cheese instead of yogurt as garnish.

SWEET POTATO AND CURRIED RED LENTIL PIZZA



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This unusual yet tasty sweet and savory pizza is made with a curried red lentil sauce instead of tomato sauce, and then topped with a delicious mix of sweet potato, eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and spices. Try it with a thin whole-wheat crust.

Provided by FLAMINGOFLUFF

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup dry red lentils
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
½ small eggplant, diced
1 (1 pound) sweet potato, cubed
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 inch) thin prebaked whole wheat pizza crust
¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the lentils and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onions; cook until soft and slightly browned. Stir in eggplant and sweet potato. Pour in about 1/2 cup of liquid from canned tomatoes. Simmer until juices are absorbed.
  • Stir in tomatoes, ginger, curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; simmer until sweet potato begins to soften, about 15 to 20 minutes. (If juices cook off before potatoes are fully cooked, stir in a small amount of water, and cover.)
  • Place pizza crust on pizza pan. Spread the lentils evenly across the surface of the crust out to the edges. Spread sweet potato mixture evenly on top, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated oven until the edges are browned, about 10 to 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 449.8 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe sweet potatoes. Look for potatoes that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin.
  • If you don't have red lentils, you can use brown or green lentils instead. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • To make the soup even creamier, blend some of the cooked vegetables before adding them back to the pot.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and a wedge of lemon.
  • Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Red lentil and sweet potato soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a vegetarian or meat-eater, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is both delicious and healthy, give red lentil and sweet potato soup a try.

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