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Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew with Barberries

by Editorial Staff

Summary

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 4)

Ingredients

  • 200 g lentils, brown
  • 1 large sweet potato (s), approx. 400 - 500 g
  • 1 onion (s), finely diced
  • 20 g iner, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 600 ml vegetable stock
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ coriander powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ curry powder
  • 75 g barberries, dried
  • salt and pepper
  • coriander, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Schmand
Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew with Barberries
Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew with Barberries

Instructions

  1. Cook the lentils according to the instructions on the package. Then drain, but leave a little liquid.
  2. Cut the sweet potato into approx. 1 cm cubes.
  3. Sauté the onion, ginger and garlic cubes in 2 tablespoons butter, then add the sweet potato cubes. Fry briefly while stirring and add the stock. Let everything simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the lentils and let steep for another 5 minutes on low heat.
  4. Meanwhile, caramelize the barberries in 2 tablespoons of butter and the sugar. Add to the stew and season everything with the spices (except for the fresh coriander).
  5. Arrange on plates and serve decorated with a good tablespoon of sour cream and some fresh coriander.
Editorial Staff

About Editorial Staff

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