Best 7 Slow Cooker Curried Sweet Potato And Lentil Stew Recipes

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Looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for a chilly day? Look no further than this slow cooker curried sweet potato and lentil stew. With its warming spices, tender vegetables, and satisfying lentils, this stew is sure to hit the spot. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER CURRIED SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL STEW



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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

SLOW-COOKER SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL SOUP



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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

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL STEW



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This is an excellent slow cooker recipe... Mix ingredients and let cook. Delicious! Spiced with cumin and coriander and flavored with tomato paste, this veggie-filled lentil stew will keep you warm for winter, and all year round! Good with a loaf of fresh-baked rustic bread! Vegetarian and vegan. Serve with a piece of bread for dipping.

Provided by CookingForDummies

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Soups and Stews     Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups water
2 ½ cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
2 cups dry lentils
5 small carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
½ (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

Steps:

  • Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.
  • Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

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

SLOW-COOKER CURRIED SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH COCONUT AND KALE



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This creamy Thai-inspired soup is all about balance: When the contrasting flavors are in harmony, it is outrageously delicious. (It is also vegan if there's no fish or shrimp in your curry paste.) Supermarket curry pastes are a great shortcut to flavor for weeknights, but salt and spice levels can vary greatly among brands. So taste at the end, and adjust: You may need to add curry paste, sugar or lime juice to your liking. Chile-lime flavored peanuts, available at some grocery stores, are particularly good for topping - snap them up if you happen to see them. Otherwise, roasted salted peanuts will work beautifully.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 8h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
1 medium yellow or red onion, chopped
5 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons coconut oil, preferably unrefined virgin
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 (4-ounce) jar red curry paste (1/2 cup)
1 (13-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 cup smooth peanut butter
Juice of 1 lime, plus more to taste
5 ounces/1 medium bunch baby kale or spinach, stemmed and chopped
Roasted, salted peanuts, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, oil, sugar, turmeric and salt in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Add more than half of the jar of curry paste (about 1/3 cup) and 1 cup of water. Stir to combine all the ingredients and cook on low until the potatoes are quite tender, about 8 hours.
  • Add the coconut milk, peanut butter, remaining curry paste and 2 1/2 cups water to the slow cooker. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until it is uniformly creamy. Add the lime juice and the kale, and stir to combine. Cook on low until the greens are wilted and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in more warm water if you would like a looser texture. Taste and add more lime juice or salt if necessary. Serve in bowls with peanuts on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 654, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 396 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET POTATO LENTIL STEW



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I fell in love with the spicy aromas in this slow-cooked lentil stew. Add whatever ingredients you have on hand, like zucchini, spinach, kale and corn. -Heather Gray, Little Rock, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

LENTIL AND SWEET-POTATO STEW



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The yogurt makes a cool, creamy counterpoint to this mildly spicy soup made with protein-packed dried lentils. As a budget bonus, this recipe makes enough to have a cup or two for lunch the next day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 medium celery ribs, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2 cups dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Coarse salt and black pepper
Plain low-fat yogurt, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Add 7 cups of water and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Add potatoes and continue to cook, covered, until lentils and potato are just tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add green beans and tomatoes with juice. Cook until warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Add cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Serve with yogurt.

Tips:

  • For a creamier stew, use coconut milk instead of vegetable broth.
  • Add a teaspoon of garam masala or curry powder for a more flavorful stew.
  • If you like your stew spicy, add a chopped chili pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the stew over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain.
  • Garnish the stew with chopped cilantro, plain yogurt, or a squeeze of lime juice.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker curried sweet potato and lentil stew is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend. The stew is also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and lentils. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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