Ingredients
- canola or olive oil, for cooking
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tsp. curry paste or powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 medium dark-fleshed sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes
- 1/2 cup dry red lentils
- 1 14 oz. (398 mL) can coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- a big handful of baby spinach leaves
Directions
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In a large, heavy skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onion for about 5 minutes, then add the jalapeño, ginger, garlic, curry paste, cumin, turmeric and salt. Cook for a few more minutes.
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Stir in the sweet potato, lentils, coconut milk and water; bring to a simmer, then cover, turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
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Uncover and tear in the spinach; stir, return the lid and cook for another minute or two, just until the spinach wilts.