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Harissa Coconut Lentils

Harissa Coconut Lentils: Your New Cozy Vegan Favorite

Discover Harissa Coconut Lentils, a comforting and nutritious vegan dish that combines bold flavors with healthy ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Bake until soft
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with neutral oil
For the Lentil Mixture
  • 1 medium Shallot Can use onion if needed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Can replace with garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander Optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon Caraway Seeds May be omitted
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Fresh tomatoes can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Harissa Essential for vibrant flavor
  • 1 cup French Lentils Do not substitute
  • 3 cups Vegetable Stock Can substitute with water
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Use full fat for best results
  • 2 cups Kale Chop finely
  • Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For Garnish
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with parsley or mint
  • 2 wedges Lemon or Lime For serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for about 1 hour.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced shallots and sauté for 5–6 minutes until translucent.
  3. Mix in minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, and caraway seeds for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and harissa, cooking for 1–2 minutes until aromatic.
  5. Add rinsed French lentils, vegetable stock, and coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 25 minutes.
  6. Incorporate finely chopped kale, stirring gently to wilt for 3–5 minutes.
  7. Split the baked sweet potatoes open and spoon in the lentil mixture. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lemon or lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 20gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust spice level according to your preference. Leftovers can be stored separately for better texture.

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