Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1.5 cups dried lentils, rinsed

  • 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ tsp ground cumin

  • ¼ tsp ground ginger

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1 carton (32oz) vegetable broth

  • ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  1. In a 3qt slow cooker/crockpot, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender.

  2. Stir in cilantro or parsley