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Red Lentil Curry (with sweet potatoes)

Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot vegan red lentil curry combines hearty red lentils, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and spinach.
5 from 2 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Curries
Cuisine Thai
Servings 6 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

1  round casserole or Dutch oven

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 125 g finely chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • 4 to 5 Tbsp Thai red curry paste according to taste
  • 500 g sweet potatoes cut in 2cm [3/4-inch] dice
  • 190 g red lentils
  • 750 ml vegetable stock
  • 400 ml can coconut milk
  • 400 g can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 100 g baby spinach
  • soy sauce to taste
  • lime juice to taste
  • salt , to taste

TO SERVE:

  • rice
  • fresh coriander
  • peanuts
  • lime wedges
  • red chillies sliced

Instructions
 

  • Fry the onion until soft in vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, about 6 minutes.
    2 Tbsp vegetable oil, 125 g finely chopped onion
  • Add the garlic and Thai red curry paste and fry for a minute or so.
    3 garlic cloves, 4 to 5 Tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • Add the sweet potatoes, lentils, and vegetable stock.
    500 g sweet potatoes, 190 g red lentils, 750 ml vegetable stock
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered until the sweet potatoes are soft and the lentils are cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes minutes
  • Add the coconut milk and chickpeas.
    400 ml can coconut milk, 400 g can chickpeas
  • Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
    100 g baby spinach
  • Season to taste with soy sauce, lime juice, and salt.
    soy sauce, lime juice, salt
  • Serve with rice, coriander, peanut, lime wedges and red chillies.
    rice, fresh coriander, peanuts, lime wedges, red chillies

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 15gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 754mgPotassium: 987mgFiber: 18gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15270IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 6mg

Find this recipe online:

Red Lentil Curry (with sweet potatoes)

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/red-lentil-curry-with-sweet-potatoes/