Smoky Lentils and Sweet Potatoes

This smoky Lentil Recipe is so delicious you will make it again and again. Serve the Smoky Lentils over Sweet Potatoes or Roast Butternut.
Lentils and Sweet potatoes Are Super Foods
One of my absolute favourite legumes are lentil especially green lentils. They so creamy and delicious I love lentils not only because they are delicious but because they are a nutrient dense. Lentils are high in protein, fibre and complex carbohydrates. This powerhouse nutrition makeup make lentils a super food for those looking to boost their fibre and protein intake. Lentils and Sweet potatoes are naturally gluten free making them a staple in my household.
What Are The Ingredients
Mushrooms adds a natural smoky earthiness to the dish.
Sun dried tomatoes adds sweetness .
Garlic adds lots of flavour and lots of nutrients.
These ingredients are so versatile I use them in almost everything I cook. Nothing is from a jar or packet all natural ingredients. This dish is smokey Savory, Gluten free, Flavorful, Plant based

Smoky Lentils and Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Lentils I used green lentils
- ½ Cup Crushed Tomato
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Medium Onion
- 250 ml Vegetable stock
- 1 Cup Roughly Chopped Mushrooms I used brown mushrooms
- ½ Cup Sundried tomatoes I use ones that are not soaked in oil or brine
- ¼ Cup Cashew Nuts Pulse tomatoes and cashews See notes
Instructions
- Cook your lentils until they are soft 20 minutes max and put in a bowl and set aside.
- In the same saucepan drizzle some olive oil and fry onion until they are soft.
- Add garlic and spices stir for ½ a minute add more oil if you need to. This will help release flavours.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and add the tomato mixture after it has cooled down a bit and bring back to low heat to simmer for 15 minutes. *see notes
- Add the Lentils and the rest of the stock and simmer for another 15 minutes until it is thick¼ and serve with the roast Sweet Potatoes and Tahini Sauce as shown in the picture.
Notes
Wow!!! That was Delicious
Hope you enjoy making this. As always let me know what you think in the comments.
With Love
Angee
Yum! Some of my favourite ingredients in one recipe. Thank you for this, as we are in lockdown the moment trying out new recipes is a great distractor. I like the smoky aspect of this recipe and the healthiness. I look forward to trying this out!
Thanks Michael. Let me know how you went making this dish and stay safe.
Thanks a lot for sharing this delicious meal. I have to bring sweet potatoes back to my diet. This looks mouthwatering indeed. I like the site. Keep it up!
Thank you so much for your feedback Ivan means a lot.
This looks really tasty! I am looking into getting a stricter diet and I think this would fit in nicely 🙂
I also love your pictures!
Thank you for your kind words. All the best.
Wow sweet potatoe & lentils is an amanzing combination! Love garlic and cashew nuts too! D-licious! Such a scrumptious recipe, healthy too with the turmeric! Love it! Thanks so much!
Love that you love this recipe. Thank you for your comment.
Wow, just by looking at the picture can imagine how tasty it is..:-) From the ingredients that being use can tell that how healthy it is, especially it is gluten free and plant based. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Thank you for your comment Janet. Let me know if you get to make it.