Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp)
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tsp)
- 1 red chili, such as Fresno or Serrano, halved, seeds and ribs removed, then minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 (13 ounce) can full fat coconut milk
- 1 (4-5 ounce) bag baby spinach
- 1/2 lime juiced
- fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the browned sweet potatoes to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot and set the heat to medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the curry paste, garlic, ginger, chile and turmeric, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.Add the lentils, stock, salt and browned sweet potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the coconut milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the lentils are creamy and falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the spinach and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lime juice and season with salt to taste. Last step, divide among shallow bowls and top with cilantro.HAPPY EATING!!
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