Curried Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew

I am all about expanding horizons especially with food.  So when I came across this recipe for sweet potato and lentil stew from Whole Living magazine (it's one of my favorites!), I knew I could spruce it up a bit to bring it to another level.  Ben is not a fan of the spices cooking because of their pungency, but he loved this stew!

{Delicious and healthy!}

{Sauting onions, ginger, and garlic}

{Spices added and pork}

{Rest of the ingredients awaiting use}

{Stew simmering}

Curried Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespooon fresh ginger, peeled and minced

1 pound pork, diced

2 tablespoons curry powder

1 can diced tomatoes

1 cup lentils, rinsed

1 quart chicken broth

1 can light coconut milk

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1/2 cup fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons dried cilantro)

1. Heat oil in skillet; add onions, ginger, and garlic cooking until tender.
2. Add curry and cook until fragrant; add pork and cook until done.
3. Add remaining ingredients except cilantro (unless using dried) and stir to combine.
4. Simmer stew until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
5. Add fresh cilantro in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Have you cooked anything lately that took you by surprise when you family liked it?



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