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Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Swiss Chard Recipe

Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Swiss Chard Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp gingerroot, peeled and grated (1-inch piece)
1 1/2 tsp garam masala
1 1/2 tsp curry powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired, then minced
4 cups vegetable broth (up to 5 as needed)
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
1 bay leaf
1 lb swiss chard , center ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced
1 tsp kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime , zest of
1/2 lime , juice of
1/4 cup scallion, chopped, for garnish

Directions:

1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, curry powder and jalapeno. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
2. Stir in 4 cups broth, sweet potatoes, lentils and bay leaf. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, partially cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. (If lentils seem dry, add up to 1 cup stock, as needed.) Stir in chard and salt and pepper, and continue cooking until lentils are tender and chard is cooked, about 30 to 45 minutes total.
3. Just before serving, stir in cilantro, lime zest and juice. Spoon into a large, shallow serving dish. Garnish with tamari almonds if desired and scallions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	463.75 Kcal (1942 kJ)
Calories from fat	57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.33g	10%
Cholesterol	1.64mg	1%
Sodium	1447.85mg	60%
Potassium	1595.93mg	34%
Total Carbs	85.17g	28%
Sugars	12.33g	49%
Dietary Fiber	23.92g	96%
Protein	20.98g	42%
Vitamin C	41.5mg	69%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	50%
Iron	9mg	50%
Calcium	154.4mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	89.52 Kcal (375 kJ)
Calories from fat	11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.22g	10%
Cholesterol	0.32mg	1%
Sodium	279.49mg	60%
Potassium	308.08mg	34%
Total Carbs	16.44g	28%
Sugars	2.38g	49%
Dietary Fiber	4.62g	96%
Protein	4.05g	42%
Vitamin C	8mg	69%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	50%
Iron	1.7mg	50%
Calcium	29.8mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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