CURRIED LENTILS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND SWISS CHARD

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Make and share this Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Swiss Chard recipe from Food.com.

Provided by worldmom12

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and grated (1-inch piece)
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired, then minced
4 cups vegetable broth (up to 5 as needed)
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
1 bay leaf
1 lb swiss chard, center ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, zest of
1/2 lime, juice of
1/4 cup scallion, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, curry powder and jalapeno. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • 2. Stir in 4 cups broth, sweet potatoes, lentils and bay leaf. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, partially cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. (If lentils seem dry, add up to 1 cup stock, as needed.) Stir in chard and salt and pepper, and continue cooking until lentils are tender and chard is cooked, about 30 to 45 minutes total.
  • 3. Just before serving, stir in cilantro, lime zest and juice. Spoon into a large, shallow serving dish. Garnish with tamari almonds if desired and scallions.

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