Lentil, Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Recipe type: entree
Cuisine: vegan, gluten-free
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 2 tbs coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry green lentils
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups packed kale, shredded
  • 1 tbs gluten-free tamari
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Use a fork to poke several holes in sweet potatoes. Place on baking sheet and
  3. bake until tender (about 45 minutes).
  4. Heat 1 tbs coconut oil in a saucepan at medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic
  5. and saute for 7 minutes.
  6. Add vegetable broth to pot and bring to a boil. Add lentils and simmer 30-35
  7. minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
  8. Turn heat off and fold kale into lentils. Stir in tamari, salt and pepper and cover.
  9. Slice the top of two of the sweet potatoes open. Spread ½ tablespoon of coconut oil in opening, then stuff with lentil/kale mixture.
Recipe by The Colorful Kitchen at https://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2015/03/16/lentil-kale-stuffed-sweet-potatoes-garlic-tahini-cream-vegan-gluten-free/