Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

Name: Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours

Makes

6 servings

I fell in love with the spicy aromas in this slow-cooked lentil stew. Add whatever ingredients you have on hand, like zucchini, spinach, kale and corn. —Heather Gray, Little Rock, Arkansas

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Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 290 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 15g fiber), 15g protein.

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