Best Sweet Potato Lentil Stew Recipes

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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.

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

SPICY SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL STEW



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Quick vegan soup with chipotle peppers. Garnish each bowl with 1 tablespoon sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.

Provided by Susie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 49m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 slices tempeh bacon (such as LightLife® Fakin' Bacon®), diced
¼ cup dry white wine
1 canned chipotle chile, drained and chopped, or more to taste
4 cups vegetable broth
3 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
3 cups water
1 cup dry red lentils
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until softened and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tempeh bacon, wine, and chipotle chile. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Add broth, sweet potatoes, water, and lentils. Cook stew until lentils fall apart and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in cinnamon; season with salt and pepper.
  • Place tortilla strips in a small skillet over high heat; cook until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Ladle stew into bowls; top with toasted tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 666.7 mg, Sugar 10 g

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

LENTIL SWEET POTATO & SPINACH STEW



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Savor meatless Monday with this lentil sweet potato & spinach stew from Elle. Lentils provide a great source of protein and iron for vegetarians and vegans, and add so much body to this stew. The orange veggies add the perfect amount of sweet to balance the spice without a pinch of added sugar. This stew can be made ahead of time and frozen for convenient reheating.

Provided by donna.turner15

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 1.5 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups green lentils
4 cups vegetable broth (certified gluten-free if necessary)
1 cup water
1 yellow onion, cut in half
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 bay leaf
1 pinch saffron
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch sea salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 extra large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, food processed or 2 medium tomatoes, blended until almost smooth
fresh ground pepper
5 cups Baby Spinach, washed

Steps:

  • Combine the lentils, vegetable broth, water, onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf in a large soup pot or Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Rub saffron between your fingers and add to the pot, along with the turmeric. Stir, reduce the heat, add salt to taste, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, add the remaining ingredients except the spinach. Return to a simmer, cover and simmer an additional 25-30 minutes, until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove the onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf and salt/pepper to taste. Stir the spinach into the hot stew a 5-7 minutes before serving to allow it to wilt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 224.1, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 22.3, Sugar 7, Protein 18.4

SPICY LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO STEW WITH CHIPOTLES



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The sweetness of the sweet potatoes infuses this Mexican-inspired lentil dish along with the heat of the chipotles, which also have a certain sweetness as well because of the adobo sauce they're they are packed in. The combination, with the savory lentils, is a winner.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
2 medium carrots, diced
1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed
6 cups water
2 medium-size sweet potatoes (aka yams, with dark orange flesh, 1 to 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut in large dice
1 to 2 chipotles in adobo, seeded and chopped (to taste)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (to taste)
Lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it softens, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the garlic smells fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add the ground cumin seeds and carrots. Stir together for a minute, then add the lentils, water, sweet potatoes, chipotles, tomato paste, salt to taste and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender and the broth fragrant. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in the cilantro or parsley, simmer for another minute, and serve, passing lime wedges so diners can season their lentils with a squeeze of lime juice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 163, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 614 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

SPICY LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO STEW WITH CHIPOTLES



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Categories     Bean     Potato     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Winter     Vegan

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
2 medium carrots, diced
1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed
6 cups water
2 medium-size sweet potatoes (aka yams, with dark orange flesh, 1 to 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut in large dice
1 to 2 chipotles in adobo, seeded and chopped (to taste)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (to taste)
Lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it softens, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the garlic smells fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add the ground cumin seeds and carrots. Stir together for a minute, then add the lentils, water, sweet potatoes, chipotles, tomato paste, salt to taste and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender and the broth fragrant. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in the cilantro or parsley, simmer for another minute, and serve, passing lime wedges so diners can season their lentils with a squeeze of lime juice if desired.

SPICY LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO STEW WITH WITH CHIPOTLES



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Categories     Potato

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
2 medium carrots, diced
1 ½ cups brown or green lentils, rinsed
6 cups water
2 medium-size sweet potatoes (aka yams, with dark orange flesh, 1 to 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut in large dice
1 to 2 chipotles in adobo, seeded and chopped (to taste)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (to taste)
Lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it softens, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the garlic smells fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add the ground cumin seeds and carrots. Stir together for a minute, then add the lentils, water, sweet potatoes, chipotles, tomato paste, salt to taste and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender and the broth fragrant. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in the cilantro or parsley, simmer for another minute, and serve, passing lime wedges so diners can season their lentils with a squeeze of lime juice if desired.

CURRIED RED LENTIL STEW WITH CARROTS AND SWEET POTATO



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Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, quartered
5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
4 1/3 cups water
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups red lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 medium carrots, quartered length wise and chopped
1 medium sweet potato, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped trimmed spinach leaves
1 cup frozen green peas (not thawed)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot until hot, but not smoking. Then cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. While the onion is cooking, puree ginger, garlic, and 1/3 cup water in a blender. Add puree to golden onion and cook, stirring, until water is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder, turmeric, and cumin and cook over low heat, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in lentils, carrots, sweet potatoes, and remaining 4 cups water. Cover and place pot in preheated Sun Oven and cook for approx. 90 minutes, or until lentils have broken down into a coarse puree. Stir in spinach and peas and leave in Sun Oven, covered, until peas are tender. About 10 minutes. Just before serving, heat a small heavy skillet over moderately high heat, toast the cumin seeds and red-pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, 30 to 45 seconds (be careful not to burn spices). Stir hot spices into the stew. Serve with basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

RED LENTIL & SWEET POTATO STEW



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Categories     Vegetable     Stew

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 T coconut oil
1 t ground cumin
1 t ground turmeric
1 T curry powder
1 large onion (optional)
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 T minced fresh ginger
2 peeled and diced sweet potatoes
1 diced red bell pepper (optional)
1-1/2 Cups rinsed red lentils
6 Cups low sodium broth (preferably vegetable)
salt and pepper to taste
cilantro as garnish

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook cumin, turmeric and curry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add onion with a few pinches course sea salt, and cook stirring, until tender, about 6 minutes. Add minced garlic and ginger, cook stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add peeled and diced sweet potatoes and bell pepper cooking 1 minute. Add rinsed red lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, 20-25 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

SLOW-COOKER CURRIED SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL STEW



Slow-Cooker Curried Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew image

Casual gathering at your place? Invite guests to grab a bowl of hearty stew chock full of veggies and lentils.

Provided 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

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