Vegetarian

Touch of India Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew takes several minutes to prepare.

Touch of India Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew takes several minutes to cook.

Touch of India Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Touch of India Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew are:

Olive oil
1 medium (3") onion, diced
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups green lentils, rinsed (I used Trader Joe's Small Whole Green Lentils)
1 (13.5 oz) can of unsweetened coconut milk (I used A Taste of Thai Coconut Milk Unsweetened/First Pressing )
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric, ground
1/2 tsp garam masala (an Indian spice mix, I like McCormick's)
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Here is how you make Touch of India Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew:

INSTRUCTIONSIn a large pot on medium high heat, add olive oil andsaute onion and garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rest of ingredients up to the pepper (salt will be added at the end of cooking), turn the heat up to high and bring everything to a rapid boil.Once it starts boiling, add spinach and turn the heat down to a low simmer and cook uncovered for about 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once and awhile until lentils are cooked through and not falling apart.Remove the stew from heat and stir in the salt. Serve. Serving Size: Makes 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUNNYCALIGIRL.

The nutritional information for Touch of India Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 496.9

• Total Fat: 9.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 318.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 81.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 25.1 g
• Protein: 20.5 g