Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

I love a good healthy and easy meal. And this Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew fits the bill perfectly. It’s made with ingredients that I usually have in the house, so it’s great for those days I’m not sure what to make for dinner.

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And, it’s vegan (use vegan sour cream or just leave it off) and totally budget friendly.

This Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew also makes a great lunch the next day. Send along some tortillas and drain off the liquid for a fabulous lunch taco the next day!

I think that lentils are amazing. Vegetarians love them for their taste and protein. All the meat eaters I know love them as well. They are like the perfect little package. Scroll down for some of my other lentil recipes.

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Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

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Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

A great, easy to make, healthy vegan dinner that's made with ingredients I usually have in the house

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 8

Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 2 medium carrots , peeled and chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 7 cups vegetable broth or water
• 2 cups dried brown lentils
• 2 medium sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into ½ -inch dice
• 1 can (14.5 ounce) fire roasted diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup fresh cilantro , chopped, optional
• Sour cream or plain low-fat yogurt for serving , optional

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until it begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Add carrots, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth or water and lentils. Bring to a boil; lower heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and continue to cook, covered, until lentils and potato are just tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes with juice. Cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro and sour cream or yogurt, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Sodium 854mg 36%

Potassium 642mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 40g 13%

Dietary Fiber 16g 64%

Sugars 5g

Protein 13g 26%

Vitamin A 153.7%

Vitamin C 6.3%

Calcium 4.5%

Iron 21.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.