Red Curry Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
If you are looking for a flavorful, hearty, and healthy dish, look no further than Red Curry Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach. This delicious soup recipe is easy to make, full of nutritious ingredients, and packed with bold flavors that will satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 jalapeno diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 4 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups red lentils
- 4 cups water
- 2 cans coconut milk
- 2 cups baby spinach
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- Cashews chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeno, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, 1 jalapeno
- Add the sweet potatoes and salt, and cook for another 7 minutes.2 sweet potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- Add the red curry paste, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne pepper, and stir to coat the vegetables, and cook for 2 more minutes while stirring.4 tablespoons red curry paste, 2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 teaspoon garam masala, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), red lentils, and water. Stir to combine.1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, 2 cups red lentils, 4 cups water
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the sweet potatoes are cooked through.
- Stir in the coconut milk and baby spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.2 cans coconut milk, 2 cups baby spinach
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice.2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, 1 lime
- Serve the curry hot, topped with chopped cashews. Enjoy!Cashews
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 485mgPotassium: 914mgFiber: 18gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10120IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 5mg
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