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SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL TIKKA MASALA (VEGAN)

Author: Jamie Vespa MS, RD

Recipe type: Entree, Vegetarian

Prep time:  15 mins

Cook time:  8 hours

Total time:  8 hours 15 mins

Serves: 6 servings

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Slow cooker sweet potato and red lentil tikka masala delivers big flavor with little work. Enjoy this vegan, one-dish wonder over rice with warm pita to fend off winter chill on any hectic weeknight.

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INGREDIENTS

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (about 2 medium)

  • 1 cup dried red lentils

  • 1 Tbsp. garam masala

  • 2 tsp. curry powder

  • 1 tsp. ground ginger

  • ½ tsp. kosher salt

  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste

  • 1 qt. vegetable broth

  • 1 (13.5-oz.) can lite coconut milk

  • For serving: white or brown basmati rice, a dollop of yogurt, grilled pita, and fresh cilantro or basil (if desired).

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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place all ingredients (excluding rice and garnishes) in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray; stir well to combine. Cover and cook on low 8 hours. Turn off heat; stir in coconut milk. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

  2. Serve over rice and garnish with pita, cilantro, or basil, if desired.

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Recipe courtesy of: http://dishingouthealth.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-and-lentil-tikka-masala-vegan/

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