Golden Lentil Stew with Sweet Potatoes & Kale

This cozy lentil stew warms you from the inside out. The sweet potato, ginger, and spices make it feel like a gentle holiday hug in a bowl. It’s bright, healing, and so easy to make on busy winter nights.

Pro Tip: Add the lemon juice right at the end — it brings the whole pot to life. Make some extra to freeze!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
A tiny pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
5 cups vegetable broth
1½ cups red lentils
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
½ teaspoon sea salt
Fresh black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 cups chopped lacinato, Curly kale or baby spinach
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro or parsley

Instructions:

Warm the olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion until soft. Stir in the garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add the tomato paste and spices and cook for a moment to deepen their flavor.

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the lentils and diced sweet potato. Let everything simmer gently until the lentils are soft and the sweet potato is tender.

If you’d like you can use an immersion blender (or place 1/4 soup in a blender and carefully pulse for a brief moment) to smooth it out a touch, but keep most of it with texture. Red lentils tend to puree themselves while cooking.

Turn off the heat.

Stir in the lemon juice and greens until they wilt. Season with salt and black pepper , add some chopped parsley or cilantro and serve warm.

Nourishing Sweet Potato Lentil Stew with Baby Spinach

This hearty stew is packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and warming spices to keep you grounded while fueling your growth.

Ingredients:

2 cups sweet potato, cubed
1 cup cooked lentils
1 can coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Grated cheese ( optional)

Nutritional yeast ( optional)
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add cubed sweet potato, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and a pinch of salt, stirring for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer until the sweet potato is tender.

Add cooked lentils, coconut milk, and spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Add cheese or nutritional yeast if prefered

Pro Tip: Batch cook this stew and freeze portions for an easy, nourishing meal later on.

Zesty Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh flavors, this salsa is a nutritious and delicious! The combination of sweet corn, hearty black beans, and crisp vegetables go perfectly with any mains, tacos, or simply enjoyed with tortilla chips.

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh corn kernels (cooked or grilled)
1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine fresh corn kernels, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss gently to combine.

Let the salsa sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Enjoy this zesty salsa with tortilla chips or as a topping for and dish.