Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Curry
Sweet potato and red lentil curry in a slow cooker is quick to prepare and tastes amazing! It's perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 521kcal
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 800 g sweet potato peeled and chopped
- 300 g dried red lentils rinsed
- 1 tbsp fresh root ginger grated, or 1tsp ground ginger
- 4 tbsp curry paste*
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 4 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 x 400g tin coconut milk
- 800 ml vegetable stock
- Handful baby spinach leaves optional
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Add everything to the slow cooker apart from the spinach (if using).
- Set off on low for 6 to 8 hours, or high for 3 to 4 hours.
- 20 to 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time stir in the spinach leaves.
- Serve with naan bread, rice or quinoa. It also tastes great served as it is!
Notes
Curry paste - add less or more depending on how much spice you like. Thai red curry paste works well with this curry, as does any Indian curry paste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1268mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 18g
