SPICE MARKET SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL PACKETS

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From Vegetarian Times May/June 2010: Sweet potatoes and lentils get cooked in a curried broth inside packets for a lightly spicy dish. Serve with quinoa. Nutrition facts: 265 calories, 9g protein, 7g fat

Provided by BB2011

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 packet, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sweet potatoes, finely diced
1 large bell pepper, diced (1.5 cups)
1 cup fresh green beans, finely sliced
1/4 cup golden raisin
2 tablespoons hot sesame oil
1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced (2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 cups cooked lentils or 1 (15 ounce) can lentils, rinsed and drained
4 tablespoons prepared mango chutney (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Place 4 16-inch lengths of foil on work surface. Fold foil in half from short side. Unfold. Shape corners and edges of one half into semicircular "bowl' with 1/2-inch sides. Coat insides of foil with cooking spray.
  • Combine sweet potato, bell pepper, green beans, and raisins in medium bowl. Add oil, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Whisk together broth, ginger, garlic, and curry powder in small bowl.
  • Divide sweet potato mixture among packets; top with 1/3 cup lentils. Pour 1/4 cup broth mixture over lentils, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Fold ther half of foil over ingredients, and crimp edges in overlapping folds until packets are sealed. Transfer packets to baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes.
  • Transfer to plates. Let each person open packet carefully - escaping air will be hot. Top with chutney, if using.

HR dogar
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Overall, this was a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.


M Rehan Rehan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less chili powder.


Shemon Shemon
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sweet potatoes and spices really balanced out the flavor.


CM Media
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet potatoes and lentils.


Zahirshah Umar
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Ivan Martínez
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. This one definitely fits the bill.


Gabrielle Phillips
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and lentils. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


I AM BEAUTIFUL I AM MY OWN MAJESTY
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I had some trouble getting the sweet potatoes to cook evenly. Other than that, the dish was delicious.


angela Dubose
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked it more if it had more spice.


Malonie Howe
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lentils and spices balanced out the sweetness perfectly.


T Keiz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more spice.


Osaya Apinsa
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of sweet potatoes and lentils.


Md Jamal Hossain
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The sweet potatoes and lentils were delicious and the spices were perfectly balanced.


Prince Sadin
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The sweet potatoes and lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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