Red Lentil Sweet & Smoky Stew

In less than an hour, you can indulge in a nourishing vegan lentil stew, expertly crafted for both flavor and well-being. The umami richness of smoked paprika, red pepper and tomato paste balance with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the creaminess of coconut milk for a modern, health-conscious culinary experience. Not making much of a fuss, the red lentils seamlessly blend into the mix, offering a superb boost of protein and fiber.

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Red Lentil Sweet & Smoky Stew

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 343 kcal

Author Bob's Red Mill

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika
• 1/2 Tbsp. garam masala
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable stock
• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 medium sweet potatoes cubed
• 1 can (13.5 oz.) lite coconut milk
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach kale or collard greens
• Cilantro to garnish

Instructions

1. In large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and ginger and cook until very fragrant, about 3 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to low and add spices and tomato paste. Stir continuously about 2 minutes. (Note: The tomato paste will darken from bright red to dark brick color.)
3. Add vegetable stock and gently scrape bottom of pot to deglaze. Add lentils and sweet potatoes; bring to boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Stir in coconut milk and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Just prior to serving, stir in spinach or greens of choice and garnish with cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Red Lentil Sweet & Smoky Stew

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Sodium 838mg35%

Potassium 946mg27%

Carbohydrates 47g16%

Fiber 15g60%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 15788IU316%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 89mg9%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.