Name: Red Curry Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Indian

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January 30, 2026

If you are looking for a flavorful, hearty, and healthy dish, look no further than Red Curry Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach. This delicious recipe is easy to make, full of nutritious ingredients, and packed with bold flavors that will satisfy your taste buds.

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Red Curry Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

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WarningTreenuts and 3 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeno, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.

Add the sweet potatoes and salt, and cook for another 7 minutes.

Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.

Add the red curry paste, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne pepper, and stir to coat the vegetables, and cook for 2 more minutes while stirring.

Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), red lentils, and water. Stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the sweet potatoes are cooked through.

Stir in the coconut milk and baby spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice.

Serve the curry hot, topped with chopped cashews. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toasting Spices Unlocks Flavor 🌶️
Gently toast garam masala, turmeric, and red curry paste in olive oil for 30-45 seconds before adding liquids to intensify their aromatic compounds and deepen the curry's complexity.
Lentil Texture Mastery 🥄
Rinse red lentils thoroughly and cook them just until tender to maintain a creamy yet slightly toothsome texture, avoiding mushy results.
Sweet Potato Strategic Cutting 🔪
Cut sweet potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming too soft while others remain undercooked.
Cashew Crunch Enhancement 🥜
Lightly toast cashews in a dry skillet before adding them as a garnish to elevate their nutty flavor and provide a delightful textural contrast.
Lime Acid Balance 🍋
Add fresh lime juice at the very end of cooking to brighten the curry's flavors and create a perfect acid-richness balance.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.