Spiced Sweet Potato Dahl

This chunky Indian-inspired sweet potato and lentil dahl, spiced with dukka and garam masala, is a hearty option for a vegetarian dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 33 mins
• Total Time: 48 mins
• Calories: 386 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon butter, or to taste
• 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons dukka
• 1.5 cups red lentils
• 5.75 cups vegetable broth
• 3.5 ounces baby spinach leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, dukkah, garam masala, and garlic; cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes; cook until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Pour vegetable broth into the pot; stir in lentils and cilantro. Simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add spinach; simmer until wilted, about 5 minutes more. Season dahl with black pepper.