Packed with flavor and fiber, enjoy this savory stew as the weather starts to become cooler. The lentils supply both protein and fiber keeping you fuller, longer. The sweet potatoes add nutrients like Vitamin A and C which act as antioxidants in the body, helping to reduce inflammation and supporting immune function. Give it a try and let us know how you like it in the comments below!
Ingredients:
Organic Sweet Potatoes - 2 medium
Organic Green Lentils- 1 ½ Cups
Onion - 1 medium to large
Garlic - 3 Cloves
Organic Vegetable Broth - 1 Box
Cardamom Pods - 2 Pods
Fresh Ground Nutmeg or ⅛ tsp ground spice
Dash Cinnamon (to taste)
Dash Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)
Organic Spinach and Arugula mix - 1 Cup
Instructions:
In a medium pot saute´ chopped onion and garlic on medium low until golden brown.
Peel and dice sweet potatoes and add to pot.
Add all vegetable broth.
Rinse and sort lentils and add to pot.
Add cardamom pods, red pepper, cinnamon and grated nutmeg.
Bring to boil and simmer covered for 20 min or until lentils are soft but not mushy.
Remove from pot and stir in spinach and arugula.
Enjoy!
Try it and let us know how you love it in the comments below.
Above picture from https://www.eatyourselfskinny.com/lentil-and-sweet-potato-stew/