Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut or extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 diced large onion
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 minced cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 peeled and diced sweet potatoes
• 1 diced (stemmed, seeded) red bell pepper
• 1 1/2 cups rinsed red lentils
• 6 cups Cleansing Broth
• Chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook cumin, turmeric and curry powder until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion with a few pinches salt, and cook, stirring, until tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and bell pepper and cook 1 minute.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Add lentils and cleansing broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cilantro before serving.

3. Bon appetit!