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Hashimoto's-Friendly Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew with Rice
This hearty lentil stew combines naturally sweet cubes of potato with tender lentils and fresh spinach for a deeply satisfying meal served over fluffy rice.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup red lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups gluten-free vegetable stock, low sodium
- 1 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 cups fresh spinach, packed
- ½ cup white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Method
- Cook the white rice according to package directions until fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Stir in minced ginger, cumin, and turmeric to the hot olive oil.
- Stir in red lentils, cubed sweet potatoes, and vegetable stock.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft.33 min timer
- Stir in fresh spinach until it is fully wilted into the stew.
- Season with salt and stir in fresh cilantro to finish.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: The dish uses fresh spices like ginger and turmeric which support digestion, and no soy or seaweed is included.
- Picky eater: The mild, sweet flavor of the sweet potato and the familiar texture of rice make this stew very approachable.
- No red meat: This dish uses red lentils and sweet potatoes for its filling and satisfying texture instead of meat.
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