Sweet Potato-Lentil Stew
Ingredients (Serves 4-6):
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
sea salt
2-3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4″ cubes
7 cups vegetable broth
1 cup brown lentils
Directions:
Heat oil in large, deep pot. Add onion and stir until it starts to soften-about 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and ginger. Cook for about 3 minutes.
Stir in turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper and a pinch or two of sea salt
Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add more salt if necessary.
Next, add sweet potatoes, broth and lentils.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are soft.
