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Everyone should stop what they’re doing and make these asap! They are that good! I actually had them for breakfast. They are so delicious and comforting. Definitely a winner!
Kristen
How about I throw some things in the crockpot and make a recipe with it? Like these sweet potato lentils? Sounds about right these days.
By the way, what is this recipe? I know. It’s a little obscure. It’s soup meets stew meets dhal meets can’t spend more than 5 minutes making dinner. But I even though I made it on a whim, it turned out to be like, really good. It’s basically spiced sweet potatoes and baby red lentils, simmered together and creamified with coconut milk to make an almost-soup that goes perfectly over warm naan. Which I ate so I have none left for my picture.
I bought a jumbo bag of masoor dal (aka cutie pie little red lentils) at the international food store 6 months ago, and good thing I did because thing lentils never go bad. Well, they probably do at some point, buuuut do they really?
I first met/fell in love with little red lentils when we were in the Philippines. Less because Filipinos eat so many lentils (although monggos, yes. and rightly so.) and more because I happened to see them being sold in a health food store in the Philippines, and like a toddler who is attracted to a shiny light, I found myself magnetizing over to the lentils after going a few too many months without my beloved Indian food. It’s extremely likely that I am the only shopper to ever buy lentils from that store.
So I ♥ lentils, and you already knew it, and now you know it more.
You. Have you ever made lentils? I’ve been nicely yelling at you to TRY LENTILS for the last few, um, years? But seriously. Try them. I mean, buy them and make them. Not a health food store person? Doesn’t matter. They usually have bags of them in the dry rice and beans section of any average grocery store.
Just give me five more seconds to brag them up: they’re so easy to make and they cost, like, three and a half cents. And they have loads of nutrients and they taste amazingggg and in this case, they give you another reason to eat sweet potatoes and coconut milk. Something about fall, I guess.
My hope for you —> that you make this on a chilly and busy September night when you have 2,438,904 other things to do, and the fact that the crockpot is awesome gives you thirty extra minutes to spend with your family. Ideally that would happen in a large comfy chair with a good book and a blanket, or also acceptable would be taking a walk to the lake and laying in the cool grass to watch planes take off and early night stars come out – that’s what we did, for real. This rare picture perfect relaxing moment brought to you by Crockpot Sweet Potato Lentils.
And then in the end, you’ll gather around a warm table and enjoy a healthy and supergood meal together. I seriously feel so happy imagining all those things.
Peaceout.
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Crockpot Sweet Potato Lentils
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Description
These Crockpot Sweet Potato Lentils include coconut milk and are filling and healthy! Perfect over warm naan for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, diced (about 6 cups)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon each ground coriander, garam masala, and chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked red lentils (masoor dal)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place the sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, and spices in a crockpot. Cook on high for 3 hours, until vegetables are soft.
- Add the lentils and stir once. Replace the lid and cook on high for an additional 1 1/2 hours.
- Stir in the coconut milk and as much water as needed to get the right consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: crockpot sweet potato lentils, crockpot lentils, sweet potato lentils
I made this tonight just as it and it was good.
Next time I will put a bit more spices in it and something to add a little heat but my Mother does not have a ‘hot’ mouth so tonight was just as the recipe reads…anyway, will definitely make it again, a tasty combination.
Excited to. make this! Any possibility of making it in the instant pot?
We haven’t tested this recipe in the Instant Pot, but I’m sure it would work! It’d probably only take a few minutes to cook the potatoes. If you give it a try, we’d love to hear back!
Delicious! How large are the servings though? I looked at the nutrition info and didn’t see serving size.
These are amazing! One of my absolute favorites. I make it and after cooling I divide it into 1 cup freezer containers.
This was so good! I threw everything in the crockpot this morning and it was ready by lunch. So yummy and comforting!
I was thinking it would be good with chickpeas- where in the recipe would you recommend putting them in the crockpot?
This was fantastic! I made it ate it and shared then made it again!!
This dish is SO delicious, thank you! I’m curious if you have tried to do this in the instant pot and if it is possible! Thanks!
We haven’t tried this one out in the Instant Pot, but we think it’d work out great! If you give it a try, let us know how it goes!
Good simple fare ,I added the leaves of a cauliflower when I put the lentils in for a bit of green .
Any suggestions for making this in the instant pot? It’s a terrific throw together last minute when you have no food in the house meal.
Hi Christy! You could follow the Instant Pot instructions in this recipe: https://pinchofyum.com/instant-pot-red-curry-lentils
I am very impressed with this recipe; I only used 1 cup of lentils in it, because of room in crockpot with the sweet potato’s and I mixed it all together and cooked. Thank You for sharing. Delicious!
Delicious! Added a few handfuls of spinach that I needed to use up. But otherwise followed the recipe to a T. Thank you for the warm meal on a cold night! 🙂
So glad you enjoyed the lentils! Thanks for the comment!
This recipe is amazing! It’s now a staple in our house. We could eat it every day. (Or at least every day when there isn’t pizza.) Here we are in this crazy pandemic and you know what the only things are in stores still? The ingredients for this delicious meal! I’m buying the things like I hold a treasure map to the best healthy, inexpensive, filling meal. We started making this about a year ago. And now, we’ve been eating this for 2 weeks straight and I’m making a double batch to share for next week. THANK YOU for helping us to survive in these crazy times! 🙂
So glad you enjoyed this, Leslie!
Planning to make this tonight – any guidance if I do it in the insta pot?
We haven’t tested this out in the Instant Pot yet, but we’d guess it’d be about the same amount of time as this recipe here. Enjoy!
Is there a way to do this in an InstantPot?
Hi, Abby! We haven’t tested this out in the Instant Pot yet, so it’s hard for us to say how long it’ll take. We think it’d be really yummy in the Instant Pot though – and obviously very fast!
what can i use in place of the coconut milk? Can I use regular cashew or almond milk?
Hi, Laura! We haven’t tested out a substitution yet, but we’d recommend trying 1/4 cup of oil + 3/4 cup plain cashew or almond milk.
So you don’t put the coconut milk in until it’s done cooking? Am I reading that right?
Can you update this recipe for making it in an instant pot? Thanks!
I’ve made this twice. Once with red lentils and once with “regular””. Both were fantastic! I love love love this recipe! 😋😍
Hello, what is the serving size for this meal?
Everyone should stop what they’re doing and make these asap! They are that good! I actually had them for breakfast. They are so delicious and comforting. Definitely a winner!
I made this recipe in my crockpot last night, and I have to say, this is one of my new FAVORITE recipes. Such a great flavor! My 13 year old son, ate it up! Great served with rice, and a tangy green salad.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this recipe!! Just made it last night, but omitted the coconut milk. I just added some more water to make the right consistency.
Does anyone know the nutrition/calorie information for this recipe?
LOVE lentils, but my family does not. Such a bummer because I never get to make them, but seeing as i would probably eat this all myself anyway, I guess that is a good thing! They look awesome!
This recipe is amazing! I made it on a cold, snowy day and it was the perfect bowl of comfort! Thanks!
This HAS become a staple, I meant!
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