Name: Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1-inch piece of ginger, grated; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 4 cups vegetable broth; 4 cups baby spinach; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt, to taste; Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal Recipe

Carlin Guinn Modified: January 30, 2024

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How To Make Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils, rinsed
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups baby spinach
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the onions and spices.
Add the sweet potatoes and lentils to the pot, along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt into the dhal. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.
Serve the dhal hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. This goes well with rice or naan bread.

Nutrition

Calories : 288kcal
Total Fat : 1g
Saturated Fat : 0g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 1232mg
Total Carbohydrates : 61g
Dietary Fiber : 19g
Sugar : 8g
Protein : 13g

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