Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

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Sweet Potato Lentil Stew​

Ingredients​

• 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

Directions

• 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​

1-1/3 cups: 290 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 15g fiber), 15g protein.

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Carol, From Virginia Beach