Creamy Thai Sweet Potatoes and Lentils
- 1 cup Rinsed Uncooked Lentils
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 whole Medium Sweet Potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 14- 1/2 ounces, weight Fire-roasted Tomatoes (canned)
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Minced Ginger
- 3 Tablespoons Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Sliced Thinly
- 2 whole Jalapenos, Ribs And Seeds Removed, Minced
- 1/2 whole Green Cabbage, Thinly Shredded
- 23 cups Regular Coconut Milk
- Fresh Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish
- Pour lentils, broth, and sweet potatoes into a large pot.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for 30-45 minutes, or until lentils and sweet potatoes are just barely done cooking.
- Add the turmeric, tomatoes and ginger to the pot and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet.
- Add garlic, onions, and jalapenos.
- Saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cabbage and cook for 10 minutes, or until cabbage is cooked through.
- Add cabbage to lentil pot and stir in coconut milk.
- Top with cilantro.
- Notes: The turmeric is important because it helps with flavor, but also with the bright yellow color.
- Without it, the color of the dish starts to look a little dull.
vegetable broth, potatoes, turmeric, tomatoes, ginger, oil, butter, garlic, yellow onion, green cabbage, regular coconut milk, cilantro
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/creamy-thai-sweet-potatoes-and-lentils/ (may not work)