Red Lentil Curry with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach 💚

masoor dal

🥗Healthier: split yellow lentils

💰Cheaper: pulses

Split yellow lentils are often more affordable and still provide protein.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Peel and chop sweet potatoes into small cubes.

Warm olive oil in a casserole dish.

Sauté sweet potatoes for about 5 minutes until golden brown; remove from dish.

Add onions, garlic, ginger, chili, and red curry paste to the dish.

Sauté for 3-4 minutes over low to medium heat.

Add rinsed red lentils and vegetable stock to the dish.

Return sweet potatoes to the dish.

Bring to a boil, then let simmer for about 15 minutes until lentils are plump.

After 20 minutes, add a whole can of coconut milk and cook for a further 15 minutes until creamy.

Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.

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