Mashed lentils and sweet potatoes recipe. Easy, fast and cheap to make. This puree is a good option to eat healthily. It is inspired by Thai and African cuisine since sweet potatoes and lentils are typical foods of these places. The introduction of curry will make it a tasty dish, but not very spicy. Are you feeling like trying it? Write down all the details of this delicious and healthy recipe.
Good source of fiber
Both lentils and sweet potatoes are carbohydrates with a high content of dietary fiber. You already know that this substance is not absorbed or produced by our body, but it is necessary to keep us satiated and enjoy good gastrointestinal health. In addition, it helps us to burn fat, so it is always appreciated when we want a more defined physique.
Both ingredients increase energy burning thanks to fiber and the complex structure of carbohydrates. Also, sweet potato is rich in beta carotene and antioxidants, so it helps reduce post-workout inflammation.
Another ingredient that is interesting is the almond butter since it also provides healthy fats and good quality proteins. It is a perfect puree for any age and that allows the change of ingredients for ones that you like more. For example, you can make the butter with the dried fruit that you like the most.
Easy Difficulty
Single dish
Time 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS
-2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
-1 cup of red rinsed lentils
-2 tablespoons of olive oil
-1 small onion, chopped
-2 cloves of garlic, chopped
-2 tablespoons of nut butter (almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts)
-4 cups chicken broth with low sodium content
-2 tablespoons of red curry
PREPARATION
IN A POT…
Heat the extra virgin olive oil and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onion, is soft.
ADD THE MAIN INGREDIENTS
Add the sweet potato, the lentils, and the chicken broth. Simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
Add the red curry and the butter of the dried fruit that you have chosen, and stir until it dissolves.
