Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe
This lentil and sweet potato stew recipe makes cozy comfort food without stealing your entire grocery budget or your patience.
Tender sweet potatoes bring natural sweetness while hearty lentils add earthy richness—basically, it’s wellness disguised as something indulgent.
Aromatic garlic, onion, and spices swirl together, filling your kitchen with smells so divine, you’ll forget about overpriced scented candles.
The stew simmers gently into velvety perfection, hugging your taste buds like a weighted blanket after a long day.
Spoon it up, roll your eyes at boring salads, and remind yourself: nourishing food can also taste ridiculously satisfying.
Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe
A hearty, plant-based stew with sweet potatoes, lentils, and aromatic spices—wholesome, filling, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Onion – 1 large diced
- Garlic – 4 cloves minced
- Carrots – 2 medium chopped
- Celery – 2 stalks diced
- Sweet potatoes – 2 medium peeled and cubed
- Crushed tomatoes – 1 can 14 oz
- Green or brown lentils – 1 ½ cups rinsed
- Vegetable broth – 6 cups
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Ground coriander – 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika – ½ tsp
- Salt – 1 ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
- Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add lentils, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and broth. Stir.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer uncovered 35–40 minutes until lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice for brightness.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 16 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 90%
- Iron: 28%
- Folate: 35%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Magnesium: 22%
Additional Notes
- Add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Swap sweet potatoes with butternut squash for variation.
- Leftovers freeze beautifully—meal prep game strong.
