How To Make Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal
There are a lot more lentil recipes than soups, salads, and dips. Besides the traditional vegetable dishes, this protein-packed legume is also an excellent alternative to meat in burger patties, and more! Loaded with healthy dietary fiber and a bunch of nutrients like iron and folate, lentil is a superfood that is definitely worth a try. Discover all the dishes you can make with it below.
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
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In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
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Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the onions and spices.
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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.
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Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt into the dhal. Cook for another 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.
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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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