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Red lentil and sweet potato curry

An everyday dish for 2, ready in 40 minutes, around $1.52 a serving. People actually plan it with Popotam, and it's in season in October.

40mintotal
≈ $1.52a serving
707kcalper serving
29gof protein
VegetarianIn season in OctoberFreezes well
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Red lentil and sweet potato curry, a serving idea
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Step-by-step recipe

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  1. Peel and cut

    Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 2 cm cubes. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.

    Tip · If the sweet potatoes aren't tender enough after 15 min, give them 5 more min without adding water.

  2. Cook the onions

    In the nonstick skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 min without browning.

  3. Add the tomato paste and curry

    Stir in the tomato paste and curry powder. Mix well for 1 min to coat the onions.

  4. Add the lentils and sweet potatoes

    Pour the red lentils and sweet potato cubes into the skillet. Stir to coat them in the mix.

  5. Add the coconut milk

    Add the coconut milk and 20 cl of water. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and let it simmer, covered.

  6. Cook over low heat

    Let it cook for 15 min over low heat, stirring now and then. The lentils and sweet potatoes should be tender and the liquid reduced.

  7. Adjust the seasoning

    Taste and adjust with salt and pepper to your liking. If it's too thick, add a little hot water.

    Tip · Serve with basmati rice for a full meal.

  8. Let it rest

    Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 min, covered, before serving.

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How many calories in a serving?

One serving has about 707 kcal. 48% comes from carbs, 17% from protein and 29% from fat.

84 gCarbs
29 gProtein
23 gFat
Per serving (the dish for 2, divided by 2)
Energy707 kcal
Protein29.3 g
Carbs84.3 g
of which sugars14.3 g
Fat23.1 g
of which saturated fat19.3 g
Fiber23.2 g
Salt0.4 g

Worked out ingredient by ingredient with the ANSES Ciqual 2025 table, never written by an AI. It's an estimate: veggie sizes and brands make the numbers vary.

How much does it cost?

About $1.52 a serving, adding up the average prices of the ingredients you need to buy.

≈ $3.05for 2 people
≈ $1.52a serving

Pantry salt, oil and spices aren't counted. Your store and your brands will move the total, but the ballpark is right.

How long does it keep?

2 days in the fridge, in a closed container, once cooled within two hours. And it freezes really well.

2 daysin the fridge
Very wellin the freezer, thaw it in the fridge the day before

Times Popotam uses for meal prep, based on ANSES guidance, rounded down. The details: how long cooked dishes keep.

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