Best Sweet Lentil Stew East Africa Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

SWEET LENTIL STEW (EAST AFRICA)

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Make and share this Sweet Lentil Stew (East Africa) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories African

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup lentils
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

Cook lentils as directed by pkg until soft. Drain.
Combine lentils and everything else. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid thickens.