Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry

AUTHORCassie
POSTEDMarch 26, 2019
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Meatless Monday dinner is sorted with this delicious, healthy and hearty Sweet Potato and lentil curry.  It's an easy one-pan meal that's ready in 30 minutes and made with pantry staples including chickpeas, tinned diced tomatoes and turmeric!
two bowls of sweet potato curry next to a grey napkin and coriander leaves

Everyone needs a few quick and easy dinner recipes in their back pocket. I call them my weeknight wonders - meals that I can make in 30 minutes or less with ingredients I always have on hand.

This Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry is one of my weeknight wonders.  It's a vegan curry that's made from scratch with mostly everyday pantry ingredients. And it keeps well so you can enjoy it for lunch for several days after (or freeze it for dinner in a pinch).

Curries have reputation for being quite difficult to make, especially if you aren't using a jar of curry paste. But this curry right here uses only a few spices - curry powder, turmeric and cumin, to give it full flavour without any hassle.

This recipe has had a serious workout in my house over the years. It's been presented to unexpected guests for dinner, brought along to potlucks to share and gifted to sick relatives who need a comforting meal.

Unsurprisingly, it's been enjoyed by all, and it's even made its way into quite a few family and friends personal recipe collections. Not to mention it's been one of the most popular recipes ever since I first published it back in July 2017.

I just know your family will love this as much as ours. Bookmark it.  Print it. Pin it. I'm sure it'll be one of your weeknight wonders.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS CURRY

  • It's nutritious
  • It's quick (ready in 30 mins)
  • It's made with everyday ingredients
  • There's little hands-on time
  • It packs a flavour punch
diced potatoes and onion on a white cutting board
two empty cans of tomatoes

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Here's what you need to make this Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry.

Sweet Potato - I like a bit of a chunkier curry, so I usually dice my sweet potatoes into bite sized chunks.

  • Dry Red Lentils - No need to soak, they cook quickly and break down while cooking, which makes them perfect for curries.
  • Canned Chickpeas - Drain and rinse well.
  • Vegetable Stock & Canned Diced Tomatoes - Use more or less stock depending on how thick you like your curry.
  • Onion, Ginger & Garlic - All true curries start with these three - the perfect flavour base.
  • Curry Powder, Turmeric & Cumin -  Just enough spice to bring flavour without being overpowering.  I like to use a mild curry powder as I don't like my curries too hot, but if you want to turn up the heat, pick a hot curry powder.
sweet potato, lentil & chickpea curry is a large stainless steel pot
two white bowls of sweet potato, lentil & chickpea curry next to a grey napkin

DO YOU NEED TO SOAK LENTILS?

There's no need to pre-soak the red lentils for this recipe.  Just add them directly to the curry!

DO YOU COOK LENTILS BEFORE ADDING TO CURRY?

There's also no need to pre-cook your lentils before adding them to the curry. Red lentils cook quite quickly and will cook while simmering in the curry.

HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL CURRY - STEP BY STEP

Putting this curry together couldn't be easier, which is why it makes a great weeknight dinner.  Here's what you need to do...

  • Sauté the onion, garlic and ginger in a large pot.
  • Sauté the spices.
  • Coat the sweet potatoes in the spices.
  • Add everything else to the pot - lentils, chickpeas, stock and diced tomatoes.
  • Simmer until potatoes are cooked and the sauce has thickened.

WHAT TO SERVE THIS SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL CURRY WITH

I absolutely love this curry with a side of basmati rice. Brown rice works well too, although it's longer cooking time generally deters me when I'm after a quick meal. You could even serve it with cauliflower rice for a lower carb option.

It's also good to drop a dollop of plain greek yoghurt on top to add a little zing, with some chopped fresh coriander to finish it off. You could also add some chopped peanuts for extra crunch.

I also highly recommend making up a batch of these quick and easy yoghurt flatbreads to soak up all the curry!

a bowl of sweet potato, lentil & chickpea curry topped with coriander, yoghurt and crushed peanuts

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RECIPE

Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

This easy and healthy Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach Curry is a 30 minute one pot wonder!  This vegan and gluten-free dish uses yellow curry paste and coconut milk as a base to make a seriously delicious and creamy curry. 

5 Stars (71 Reviews)

servings

4

Scale

Ingredients

Optional

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium-high.  Add onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until softened.  Add garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds.  

2

Add sweet potato, capsicum / bell pepper, carrot and chickpeas to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.  

3

Add coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce and water to the saucepan and stir to combine.  Bring to boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is cooked fully.

4

Stir baby spinach through curry until wilted, then serve either on it's own or on top of rice with a sprinkle of peanuts on top.  

Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Servings:4
Serving Size:1

Amount Per Serving:

Serving Unit

bowl

Calories

456kcal

Carbohydrates

44g

Protein

13g

Saturated Fat

19g

Sodium

104mg

Fiber

10g

Sugar

9g