Curried Sweet Potato Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 brown onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely
• 1 cup dry red lentils
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 4 cups veggie broth or water
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tsp lemon juice

Method

Heat olive oil in a large pot and add the onion and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes until onion is soft, then add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add the lentils, sweet potato, turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined then pour in the broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until the sweet potato are tender. Stir in the coconut milk and lemon juice.