Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 cups sweet potato, diced

• 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream for a richer stew)

• 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped

• Optional: squeeze of lemon, fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrots; sauté 4–5 minutes.

2. Stir in sweet potatoes, lentils, cumin, paprika, turmeric, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

3. Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.

4. Stir in coconut milk and simmer 5 more minutes.

5. Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a splash of lemon if desired.

7. Serve warm with crusty bread.