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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Curry

    Lentil Sweet Potato And Chickpea Curry

    Published: Nov 2, 2017 · Updated: Jan 22, 2021 by Neil 8 Comments

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    Lentil, sweet potato and chickpea curry is a tasty vegan and gluten-free quick healthy meal. A simple blend of spices and healthy ingredients combine to create this amazing dish!

    A bowl of lentil sweet potato and chickpea curry with a spoon in front. Tomatoes and a bottle of beer in the background.

    If like us you're often short on time and don't have ages to spend in the kitchen but want to enjoy a really delicious curry then this lentil sweet potato and chickpea curry is made exactly for you.

    For example, as you might have read previously, Sunday dinner for us is normally a homemade curry.

    Now, if we’re going out somewhere together, I’ll normally make this creamy lentil sweet potato and chickpea curry early in the morning so that we can enjoy the day together, without me panicking about what's for dinner.

    Meaning we'll then have something to really look forward to on our return!

    Plus this curry is just so quick and easy to make. All it takes is an hour and it makes enough for 4. You can freeze the other 2 portions if it's just yourself and your partner for dinner or it’s an ideal family curry!

    A bowl of lentil sweet potato and chickpea curry on a plate with a spoon in front. Tomatoes and a bottle of beer in the background.

    I've used basic ingredients here too. Lentils, tinned tomatoes, chickpeas and sweet potatoes aren't going to break the bank which I'm sure you'll also agree is always a bonus.

    As I've said before, I'm pretty tight when it comes to meal budgeting.

    That and creating a weekly menu planner for the last 5 years has helped my other half and I to eat good wholesome food and still enjoy some pretty speculator holidays and trips away.

    Plus we still save a portion of what's left over as per the 80/20 rule for money each month. I know I go on about it but it is all part of me investing to create an income so I can free up my time and do the things I love, like writing this blog.

    So you see it's not all just about creating healthy recipes and sharing them with you that I write this blog. And one day I hope to share how I managed to make myself financially free, but that one is for the future, once I've done it!

    But anyway, back to this amazing curry recipe....

    Two bowls of lentil sweet potato and chickpea curry on plates with spoons in front.

    Why This Lentil Sweet Potato And Chickpea Curry Is Good For You

    • 84% of your recommended daily dietary fibre requirements
    • 59% of your recommended daily protein requirements
    • 54% and 38% of your recommended daily vitamin A & C requirements
    • 44% of your recommended daily requirements of the mineral iron

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    So all in all to summarise, this lentil sweet potato and chickpea curry is easy, relatively quick to make, won’t put a serious dent in your finances AND is extremely good for you!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    Lentil sweet potato and chickpea curry is a tasty vegan and gluten-free quick healthy meal. A simple blend of spices and healthy ingredients combine to create this amazing dish!
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    Lentil Sweet Potato And Chickpea Curry Recipe

    Lentil sweet potato and chickpea curry is a tasty vegan and gluten-free quick healthy meal.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time50 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 567kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Peeler
    • Wooden spoon
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug
    • Food processor

    Ingredients

    • Low Fat Cooking Spray
    • 1 large onion diced
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 tablespoon medium curry powder
    • 100 g red split lentils
    • 500 ml vegetable stock
    • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
    • 2 medium sized sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into bitesize chunks
    • 400 g chickpeas rinsed and drained
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1 tablespoon coriander
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Spray the bottom of a large pan with the low fat cooking spray, heat the pan and then when the oil starts to bubble add the onion and sauté for about 3 – 4 minutes, continually stirring until softened.
    • Once the onion is softened stir in the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry powder for about 30 seconds.
    • Then stir in the lentils, stock and tomatoes. Bring to the oil, then turn down to simmer for about 20 minutes until the lentils have softened.
    • Blitz the mixture until smooth in a food processor or use a stick blender. Return to the pan, heat, bring to the boil then turn down to simmer and add the sweet potato chunks. Put the lid on and cook until softened for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add the chickpeas and heat through for about 3 minutes.
    • Season to taste and serve in bowls with the coriander scattered over.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 29.5g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 198.9mg | Fiber: 20.9g | Sugar: 18.2g | Vitamin A: 2700IU | Vitamin C: 31.4mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 7.9mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Lentil Sweet Potato And Chickpea Curry
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 567 Calories from Fat 67
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7.4g11%
    Saturated Fat 0.8g5%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Sodium 198.9mg9%
    Carbohydrates 101g34%
    Fiber 20.9g87%
    Sugar 18.2g20%
    Protein 29.5g59%
    Vitamin A 2700IU54%
    Vitamin C 31.4mg38%
    Calcium 150mg15%
    Iron 7.9mg44%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 02, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Curry in a hurry 😉 Always a fabulous meal to whip up and SO cozy <3

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 02, 2017 at 1:26 pm

        A great curry for when you're in a hurry, like you say! Thanks Rebecca! 🙂

        Reply
    2. David @ Spiced

      November 02, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      I'm all about having dinner taken care of in advance...especially on the weekend! I don't want to stop and interrupt our plans just to make dinner. Or I definitely don't want to have to stop and think about what to make for dinner after Robbie goes to bed. Curry is an excellent make-ahead idea, Neil! And this lentil and sweet potato version sounds amazing! I'm definitely going to keep this one in my back pocket for a weekend day sometime soon!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 02, 2017 at 6:07 pm

        Thanks David. The weekends are for fun (well they should be shouldn't they 😉 ) so I'm glad this could be one of your future pre-made recipes to make sure your weekend plans don't get interrupted! And talking about weekends, hope you have a good one! 😀

        Reply
    3. Diane Wilkins

      November 03, 2017 at 1:16 am

      5 stars
      This is the kind of recipe I would like to make and eat throughout the week. Love it!!!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 03, 2017 at 4:26 am

        Thanks Diane, its a perfect easy weeknight meal isn't it? 🙂

        Reply
    4. GiGi Eats

      November 03, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      This girl is hungry and LOVES chickpeas and sweet potatoes! What an awesome vegan dish!! I know even though my dad loves himself the MEATS he would like this too cause he's a huge lentils fan!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 04, 2017 at 5:37 am

        I just can't get enough of lentils at the moment GiGi. Lentil soups, lentil curries, lentil breakfasts. Wait lentil breakfast? Now there's an idea........ 😉

        Reply

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