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Lentil Sweet Potato Stew

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Lentil Sweet Potato Stew is an easy to prepare hearty meal. Packed with tasty, healthy ingredients making it the perfect dinner any night of the week. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free.

Lentil Sweet Potato Stew

Alright, so let’s talk stew on the last day of the month and Halloween to boot. Happy Halloween Guys!

Lentil Sweet Potato Stew is a healthy, easy to prepare stew. Great vegetarian and gluten free stew that can be served alone or with muffins or a salad.

And after eating all that candy you’re probably going need some stew to kind of round it all out.

Lentil Sweet Potato Stew is a guilt free tasty treat. It pairs perfect with some muffins or even a salad.

Lentils are something I use frequently in our home. I always have a jar around readily available for a quick meal. So if you’re looking for other ideas for lentils then look here and here.

Lentil Sweet Potato Stew

Not only are they a great source of vegetarian protein but you don’t even have to pre-soak these little babies. I mean…What more can you ask for? Well we won’t get into that one..haha.

But seriously I think of them as my definite stand by. Everyone I’m sure has one. What food is your stand by? You know something you make time and time again because it doesn’t require a lot of time or thought.

Lentil Sweet Potato Stew

Hence on a Monday or any other day that I’m looking for a tasty, healthy meal I’ll usually go to my jar of lentils. 

They haven’t failed me yet..

And really if I’ve not convinced you yet here are a few more reasons to try this Lentil Sweet Potato Stew:

  • Lentils are a great source of vegetarian protein
  • Among many other health benefits including giving you more Energy
  • No pre-soak required so a time  saver
  • Family friendly food you can feel good about serving
  • Great served in so many recipes
  •  Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free

Lentil Sweet Potato Stew

Lentil Sweet Potato Stew

Lentil Sweet Potato Stew
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Lentil Sweet Potato Stew

Lentil Sweet Potato Stew is a healthy, tasty, easy to prepare dinner for any night of the week.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 -8 servings
Author Stephanie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups lentils rinsed
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 medium/large sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 3 small tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Place all of the above ingredients in large soup pan or dutch oven reserving balsamic vinegar till the end.
  • Bring to boil, then lower heat to medium.
  • Cook with lid slightly a jar 30-45 minutes until potatoes can pierce slightly with fork.
  • During last couple of minutes of cooking drizzle in vinegar.

Notes

Can be kept on warm on stove till ready to eat.
Leftovers can be stored in fridge for up to five days covered.
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Comments

  8. I absolutely adore lentils! I’ve never had them mixed with sweet potatoes, but the spice blend sounds really delicious!

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  15. It looks delicious. So warm, comforting and yummy 🙂 Perfect for fall. Lentil is such a healthy ingredient. And it’s budget friendly. We need more lentil recipes like this. Thanks Stef for sharing. Pinning and sharing!

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