Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
– 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
– 2 cups kale, chopped
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon curry powder
– 1 teaspoon turmeric
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating the Ginger Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Stew with Lentils & Kale can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
3. Add Sweet Potatoes: Incorporate the cubed sweet potatoes, stirring to coat them in the oil and aromatics.
4. Add Lentils: Pour in the rinsed lentils, mixing well to combine with the sweet potatoes.
5. Add Spices: Sprinkle in the cumin, curry powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well coated.
6. Pour Broth: Add the vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
7. Simmer: Cover the pot and let the stew cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
8. Add Coconut Milk: Stir in the coconut milk and chopped kale, allowing it to wilt and heat through for about 5 minutes.
9. Taste and Adjust: Taste the stew and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
10. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
By following these steps, you can create a mouthwatering Ginger Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Stew that will be a hit at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 14g