Lentils are a great source of protein in a vegan diet. They are also healthy, delicious and very versatile. I’ve already mentioned the nutritional benefits of sweet potato in a previous post, so here is a dish which combines these two fantastic ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, finely chopped.
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced.
- 1-2 fresh chillis, finely sliced (optional).
- 200g sweet potato flesh, cubed.
- 1 tsp cumin.
- 1tsp coriander.
- 1/2 cup each green and red lentils.
- 1 litre vegetable stock.
- Olive oil for frying.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- A little freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Method
- Cover the base of a large saucepan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat.
- Fry the onions to coat in the oil, then reduce to low heat and leave to simmer until softened.
- Add the garlic and chilli and fry for a further minute.
- Add the sweet potato, coriander and cumin, and fry until combined.
- Rinse the lentils in cold water, then add to the pan and combine with the other ingredients.
- Add the warm vegetable stock and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are cooked through (30-40 minutes).
- Add salt and pepper plus a little lemon juice to taste, then serve.
Serve as a soup or a stew
The red lentils will dissolve during cooking and thicken the mixture: if you prefer to serve this dish as a stew, reduce it a little longer to form a thick sauce. If you prefer a more watery soup, you can add water during cooking to achieve the consistency you prefer.
This is my preferred meal in the monring. Would you please check and comment on my last blog (Delicious Meal), it is prepared by me and i am a clever one in preparing food
This sounds delicious!
Thank you Carolyn 😊
I can imagine making this, with various other vegetables, cut up into small cubes, depending on what I had available. A kind of tasty way to clear out the fridge!
Absolutely! The secret’s in the seasoning really.
Are you vegan? Thanks for the recipe. It must be delicious! 😋
I’m vegetarian but trying to minimise milk products too as they have quite a high carbon footprint. Thanks!
Good to hear! I’m vegetarian too. Keep sharing recipes in this section! 😊
I certainly will, thank you 😊
Nice presentation Ingrid👌
Thank you 🙏
Yummylicious. I make a similar dish but add more spices.
It definitely needs a kick of spice. I added some chilli salt at the end!
Nothing like lentil soup! it’s good anytime, but on a chilly morning like this, it makes a good breakfast.
This is the second recommendation to wat it for breakfast: I never would have thought of that!
Sure is healthy 😊
It certainly is, thanks!
Love lentils; I have a few sweet potato pessimists, but maybe blended, I could get away with it. Looks yummy.
You could always use something else like a regular potato 😊
red lentils lend very well to soups with spicy sweet notes, sounds yum!
Thank you 🙏
Love this perfect blend of protein Ingrid! I actually ate a version of today and yours has my name on it in my bookmarks, thanks!🙏
You’re welcome, glad you like it 😊❤️
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