Schools had been called off on Monday due to heavy snow. What a way to start a Monday! My son and I made quick plans as what to do and make the best out of it. We were to shovel the snow in our front yard, and then settle for a movie. I knew we would be cold and hungry after the snow removal. So I decided to make smoky hot sweet potato and lentil stew. We did have a perfect time in front of TV with the stew.
Ingredients
- Onion – 1 (chopped)
- Dried lentils – ¾ cup (washed and rinsed)
- Sweet potato (medium sized) – 1 (chopped into medium sized cubes)
- Vegetable broth / water – 3 cups (I used 1 cup of vegetable broth and 2 cups of water)
- Curry powder – 1tablespoon
- All purpose flour – 2 tablespoons
- Apple juice – ½ cup
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil – 2 teaspoons
Directions
1. Heat oil in a sauce pan on medium sauce pan. Cook onion and curry powder for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in all purpose flour and add broth in small doses, stirring constantly. Bring it to boil.
2. Stir in lentils and salt . Add 1 cup of water. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
3. When about 50% of the water evoporates, add the sweet potatoes and 1 more cup of water and let it simmer for 25 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and soft. Stir in ½ cup of apple juice. Turn off the stove.
Serve with rice noodles or can have as such with crackers.
The apple juice enhances the flavor of curry powder and adds some sweet notes to the stew.
Sweet potatoes which are rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta carotene and vitamin A make this dish wholesome and tasty.
