Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew

Thermomix recipe: Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew. Ready in 35 minutes. Serves 2. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 300 g sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (approx. 1.5-2 cm cubes)
• 1 red onion, halved
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded (or to taste)
• 20 g olive oil
• 100 g green lentils, rinsed
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 600 g vegetable stock
• 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
• 40 g plain vegan yogurt alternative (e.g., soy-based)
• 4 sprigs fresh dill, leaves picked and chopped
• 2 tbsp mixed seeds (e.g., pumpkin, sunflower)

Instructions

1. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1.5-2 cm cubes. Set aside.
2. Add the red onion, garlic cloves, and deseeded fresh red chilli to the mixing bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
3. Add 20 g olive oil to the bowl. Sauté 3 min / 120°C / Speed 1 (Reverse).
4. Add 100 g rinsed green lentils and ½ tsp ground cumin to the bowl. Sauté 2 min / 100°C / Speed 1 (Reverse).
5. Add the diced sweet potatoes, 600 g vegetable stock, and 400 g canned chopped tomatoes to the bowl. Place the simmering basket on the lid instead of the measuring cup to allow steam to escape and prevent splattering.
6. Cook 15 min / 95°C / Speed 2 (Reverse). Pause after 8-10 minutes, scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with the spatula, and check the consistency. Adjust liquid if needed.
7. To finish, cook for a final 1 min / 90°C / Speed 1 (Reverse) to settle the stew and prevent sticking.
8. Serve the sweet potato and lentil stew immediately, topped with 40 g plain vegan yogurt alternative, chopped fresh dill, and 2 tbsp mixed seeds.

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