Name: Garam Masala Lentils and Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: l lb brown lentils, rinsed and picked over; 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 onions, peeled and chopped; 1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes; 2 tsp (10 ml) salt; 1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) garam masala seasoning; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) black pepper; 2 red or yellow peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped; 3/4 cup (6 oz) toasted slivered almonds

Description

A meatless main dish featuring lentils and sweet potatoes!

Ingredients

Scale

l lb brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 onions, peeled and chopped
1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 tsp (10 ml) salt
1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) garam masala seasoning
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
1/2 tsp (2 ml) black pepper
2 red or yellow peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
3/4 cup (6 oz) toasted slivered almonds

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Instructions

In a large saucepan, combined 4 cups water, lentils, potatoes, onions, diced tomatoes, salt, garam masala, cumin, and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 35 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Add chopped peppers and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in cilantro just before serving. Sprinkle with almonds over the top.

Notes

from Family Circle October 2011

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins