Description
This Hearty Brown Lentil Sweet Potato Curry is a comforting, protein-packed, and flavorful vegan dish! 🍛🍠 Rich spices, tender sweet potatoes, and earthy lentils make it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 4–5 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sweet potatoes, brown lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
💡 Tip: For a creamier curry, stir in a splash of coconut milk before serving. Pairs perfectly with steamed rice or warm naan bread!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Vegan, Curry, Healthy Recipes
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato lentil curry, vegan curry, healthy dinner, plant-based meal, hearty curry