Homemade sweet potato and lentils curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while almond milk is cheaper.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Green lentils are healthier with more fiber, while brown lentils are often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley can be a healthier option, while dried herbs are more cost-effective.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is cheaper.

Cut the white onion into cubes.

Cut the sweet potatoes into cubes, about 400 grams total.

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add the onion and sweet potatoes to the pan; cook for 7-10 minutes until the onion is golden and caramelized.

Add 2 tablespoons of Thai curry paste to the pan; cook for an additional 2 minutes to enhance the flavor.

Stir in 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Add 100 grams of washed red lentils to the pan; cook like risotto, gradually adding vegetable stock or chicken stock.

Cook for about 10 minutes, ensuring lentils still have a bit of a bite.

Add 1 fresh chopped tomato halfway through the cooking process.

Pour in 200 milliliters of coconut milk; cover with a lid and let it cook for a few more minutes.

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