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a Sweet Potato Lentil Stew.
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Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

Hearty and protein-packed sweet potato lentil stew is ready on the stovetop in 1 hour. It's warm, comforting, and flavorful!
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 1 hour
Fat 12
Carbs 35
Protein 11
Yield 10

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large sweet potatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 large carrots cut into coins
  • 4 medium stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cups mushrooms roughly chopped
  • 1/2 large yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano or dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup red lentils dried
  • 4 oz. green chiles
  • 15 oz. tomato sauce
  • 15 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 15 oz. white northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chopped kale

Instructions

  • Place olive oil in a large stockpot or dutch oven and heat over medium/high heat.
  • When olive oil is fragrant, add sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and salt.
    A white bowl filled with a savory Sweet Potato Lentil Stew.
  • Sauté for around 10 minutes. Then, add the rest of the ingredients (except the white beans and kale) and bring to a boil over medium/high heat.
    a bowl filled with sweet potato and lentil stew.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Then, mix in the white beans and kale. Cover and bring to a boil again over medium/high heat.
  • Once boiling, turn down to low and let simmer for another 20 minutes or until the lentils are fully cooked.
    a Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew with vegetables.

Tips & Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
  • Freezing Instructions: Let the stew cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. 
  • Slow Cooker Instructions: Skip sautéing the ingredients and simply add everything to your slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. 
  • This recipe was updated on 9/23/19.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g