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Sleep-Friendly Lentil & Sweet Potato Stew

A hearty stew of lentils and sweet potato simmered with warming spices, finished with a handful of spinach.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup dried lentils rinsed (green or brown)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup baby spinach optional, stirred in at the end
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add cubed sweet potatoes and lentils. Stir in cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in spinach just before serving if desired.
  5. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.