Description
The solution to a hearty and filling weeknight Dal! Enjoy your favorite flavors and textures in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil OR avocado oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups cubed sweet potato
- 2 cups split red lentils
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 bay leaves
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
Optional for serving:
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Toasted cashews
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Then, add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about another 30 seconds. Add in the curry powder and paprika and cook, stirring constantly until the spices are fragrant, up to 1 minute.
- Next, add in the sweet potato, lentils, tomato paste, bay leaves and water. Bring to a simmer and cover the pot. Simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are extremely tender. Add in the salt and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves and ladle into bowls. Serve with optional cilantro, lime, and cashews.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (no toppings)
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 41mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g