Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed and checked for debris
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for serving, optional
Instructions
- Add the lentils, onion, sweet potato, garlic, ginger, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and salt to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir well so the lentils are covered by liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the lentils and sweet potato are tender. Begin checking at the earliest listed time because slow cookers vary.
- Stir the coconut milk until smooth, then add it to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes, until the curry is hot and evenly creamy.
- Stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust the salt. If the curry is thicker than desired, add warm vegetable broth a few tablespoons at a time.
- Serve hot with optional cilantro and lime wedges. Rice or flatbread can be added alongside if desired.
Notes
- Use brown or green lentils. Red lentils break down faster and will produce a much softer texture.
- Cut the sweet potato into even 1/2-inch cubes so it becomes tender at the same rate as the lentils.
- Do not add the coconut milk at the beginning; stirring it in near the end gives the curry a smoother finish.
- Transfer leftovers to shallow containers and refrigerate promptly. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Nutrition values are intentionally omitted because brands of coconut milk, broth, canned tomatoes, and serving portions vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan