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Quinoa Curry with Lentils & Sweet Potato

This delicious one-pot curry is an easy 40 minute dinner that I like to whip up on a week night. It is rich in flavor and very satisfying. This recipe makes about 6 servings and will last in the fridge in a sealed container for about 4 days. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 of a white or yellow onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp of coconut oil (divided)
  • 1/4 tsp of garlic
  • 1″ of ginger root, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 sweet potato, chopped (keep skin on)
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp of curry powder
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • 4 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 cup of uncooked green lentils
  • 1 cup of uncooked quinoa
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
  • juice of 1 lime
  • handful of chopped kale
  • chopped cashews for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Sauté the onion in 1 Tbsp of the coconut oil in a large pot on med-high heat until the onions are soft and golden. Add 1 more Tbsp of coconut oil to the pot along with the ginger, garlic, bell pepper, and sweet potato. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until the veggies start to get soft.
  2. Add the curry powder and stir to mix in evenly with the contents of the pot. Now add the coconut milk, vegetable broth, lentils, quinoa, and a dash of salt and pepper. Bring the pot to a boil. Once boiled, put the lid on the pot and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils and quinoa are completely cooked.
  3. Remove the lid off of the pot. Add in the fresh cilantro, lime juice, and kale. Keep stirring the pot for about 3-4 minutes until the kale is wilted.
  4. Serve in bowls and top with chopped cashews as garnish.

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Benefits of this recipe:

-Quinoa is loaded with Potassium and Magnesium which supports a healthy heart. Eating quinoa also supports bone health, a healthy digestive system, and contains disease-fighting antioxidants.

-Lentils can help lower cholesterol, are high in protein, good for digestive health, and beneficial for heart health.

-Curry powder helps fight infections in the body, helps digestion, detoxifies the liver, and helps increase the metabolic rate.

-Sweet potatoes are high in fiber, maintain a healthy blood pressure, and reduces inflammation. The high levels of vitamin C and E provide an immunity boost, support eye health, and prevent degenerative damage.

The information on the benefits of the ingredients was researched from http://www.draxe.com