Description
Simmering with warmth, ginger sweet potato & coconut milk stew blends rich, hearty flavors into a comforting plant-based meal. Lentils and kale add depth and nutrition, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this nourishing, globally inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquid and Creaminess:
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 400 milliliters) coconut milk
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Awaken aromatics by gently melting coconut oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, allowing diced onions to transform into a translucent canvas within 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring until their vibrant essence permeates the kitchen, releasing an intoxicating fragrance for approximately 2 minutes.
- Tumble cubed sweet potatoes and pristine red lentils into the aromatic base, creating a harmonious blend by stirring and allowing ingredients to mingle for 2-3 minutes.
- Cascade vegetable broth and creamy coconut milk into the pot, thoroughly integrating the liquids while gently coaxing the mixture to a soft simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, covering the pot and allowing the ingredients to tenderly meld together for 20-25 minutes, until sweet potatoes and lentils surrender their firmness.
- Gracefully fold chopped kale into the simmering stew, letting the verdant leaves wilt and integrate for an additional 5 minutes.
- Calibrate flavors with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting to personal preference.
- Ladle the steaming stew into waiting bowls, optionally adorning with fresh cilantro, emerald green onion slivers, and bright lime wedges for a final flourish.
Notes
- Boost flavor by toasting spices like cumin or turmeric with the aromatics for deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Swap red lentils with green or brown lentils for a firmer texture, but increase cooking time by 5-10 minutes.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding protein-rich ingredients like tempeh or chickpeas for extra heartiness.
- Ensure smooth, creamy consistency by using an immersion blender to partially puree some sweet potatoes before adding kale.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg