High‑protein lentil recipes + sweet potato soup – easy vegan lentil recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: cream

Almond milk is lower in calories and fat.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash has similar sweetness and texture.

Peel the sweet potato, then chop into cubes.

Chop all the vegetables into small pieces: onion, celery, carrots, and garlic.

Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.

Add chopped vegetables, lentils, and vegetable broth to the pot.

Let it simmer until everything is soft and cozy.

Season with salt, smoked paprika, turmeric, cumin, and pepper.

Add canned tomatoes to the pot.

Simmer for 25-30 minutes.

For extra brightness, add a squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley before serving.

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