Sweet Lentil Stew East Africa Recipes

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SWEET POTATO LENTIL STEW

I fell in love with the spicy aromas in this slow-cooked lentil stew. Add whatever ingredients you have on hand, like zucchini, spinach, kale and corn. -Heather Gray, Little Rock, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10



Sweet Potato Lentil Stew image

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

SWEET LENTIL STEW (EAST AFRICA)

Make and share this Sweet Lentil Stew (East Africa) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     African

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



Sweet Lentil Stew (East Africa) image

Steps:

  • Cook lentils as directed by pkg until soft. Drain.
  • Combine lentils and everything else. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid thickens.

1 cup lentils
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt

LENTIL STEW

My mother is from Seville, Spain and made this for us growing up. It is great in the winter and when you are sick.

Provided by Michele

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7



Lentil Stew image

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and sausage in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 15 minutes.
  • Stir lentils into the pot. Add more water if necessary to just cover all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 456.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

7 medium potatoes, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Polish sausage, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package lentils
salt and pepper to taste

LENTIL STEW

This hearty stew is a favorite with our family, along with a basket of homemade breadsticks. Since lentils don't require the long soaking time that dried beans do, you can begin making this dish just an hour before supper-not the night before!-Carol Wolfer, Lebanon, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10



Lentil Stew image

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the lentils, water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until lentils and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 cups tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced

AFRICAN PEANUT SWEET POTATO STEW

Back when I was in college, my mom made an addicting sweet potato and peanut stew. I shared it with friends, and now all of us serve it to our own kids. They all love it, of course. -Alexis Scatchell, Niles, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13



African Peanut Sweet Potato Stew image

Steps:

  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in sweet potatoes, beans and water., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender, adding kale during the last 30 minutes. If desired, top each serving with chopped peanuts and additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
3 garlic cloves, halved
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
8 cups chopped fresh kale
Chopped peanuts and additional cilantro leaves, optional

LENTIL STEW WITH PUMPKIN OR SWEET POTATOES

This easy, subtly seasoned stew is an adaptation of a Moroccan recipe by Kitty Morse, from her lovely book "The Vegetarian Table: North Africa." Whether you choose to use sweet potatoes or winter squash, you'll be using vegetables with a great deal of vitamin A.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 15



Lentil Stew With Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes image

Steps:

  • Combine the lentils, water or stock, onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Rub the saffron between your fingers and add to the pot, along with the turmeric and the cilantro. Reduce the heat, add salt to taste, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Remove the onion and garlic cloves from the pot, and add the remaining ingredients except the parsley. Bring back to a simmer, cover and simmer 30 minutes or until the lentils and vegetables are tender. Discard the cilantro bundle, taste and adjust seasonings. Just before serving, stir in the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 178, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 871 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

1/2 pound (1 heaped cup) lentils, rinsed and picked over
6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock
1 medium onion, cut in half
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 bay leaf
Pinch of saffron
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
20 sprigs cilantro, tied into a bunch
Salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium or 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 pound winter squash (such as pumpkin or butternut squash) or sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Freshly ground pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

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