Name: Curried Lentils with Sweet Potato
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium shallot; 2 clove garlic; 1 tbsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 2 tsp. curry powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; salt; 1 large sweet potato; 2 c. dried lentils; 4 c. vegetable broth; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 5 oz. baby spinach

Step 1In 12-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoon vegetable oil on medium. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 1 to 3 minutes or until slightly softened, stirring frequently. Transfer to 6- to 7-quart slow cooker bowl.

Step 2To slow cooker bowl, add sweet potatoes, then lentils, vegetable broth, and tomato paste.

Step 3Cover and cook 6 hours on high or 9 to 10 hours on low, or until lentils are tender.

Step 4Into slow cooker bowl, stir in baby spinach and 1/2 teaspoon salt until spinach is wilted. Serve with cooked basmati rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and dollop of fat-free yogurt, if desired.

Curried Lentils with Sweet Potato

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