SWEET POTATO LENTIL STEW
- 4 cups water or soup stock
- 3 cups peeled cubed sweet potatoes (about 1¼ lb.)
- 1½ cups lentils, rinsed
- 3 medium carrots, cut into ½” pieces
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- ½ tsp. turmeric
- ¼ tsp. ginger
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Soak lentils for 5-8 hours or overnight. Lentils do not require soaking but it’s definitely beneficial. If you prefer you can sprout them for a day or so until they grow little white shoots before cooking.
- Sauté’ the onion and garlic
- Prepare the vegetables and combine all ingredients in a slow cooker, cook for a few hours or until vegetables are soft.
Yields approx. 6 servings
Sweet potatoes and carrots contain plenty of vitamin A in the form of Beta-carotene. They are also a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, fiber and more.
Lentils also add essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber to the diet, and they provide an excellent source of animal free protein. Lentils can be highly beneficial for heart health. The fiber, folic acid, and potassium in lentils all support heart health.
Your family will enjoy this filling, nourishing dish.