Best-Kept Secret Lentil & Sweet Potato Curry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

A fragrant, creamy curry featuring tender lentils and roasted sweet potatoes, elevated with coconut milk and warming spices for the 'best' vegetarian meal. This Indian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs brown lentils, sweet potatoes, coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, rinsed brown lentils
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 14 oz can coconut milk
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1, cut into wedges lime

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 cups diced sweet potatoes with 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add 1 chopped onion, and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp curry powder, and 1 tsp turmeric, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup rinsed brown lentils, 2 cups vegetable broth, and 14 oz coconut milk, then bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in roasted sweet potatoes, simmer for 5 more minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.