An easy, filling and flavorful vegan one pot meal!
This might not be the prettiest meal that I’ve ever made, but it is one of the tastiest! Do you all cook with curry powder much? I didn’t start using it until a few years ago and now I can’t get enough of it. I think I’d pretty much eat anything if it had curry in it 🙂
And, it happens to go really well with quinoa, lentils and sweet potato, which happen to be a few of my favorite foods!
This meal is kinda in-between a stew and a quinoa bowl. It’s all cooked together with some creamy delicious coconut milk and veggie broth, but all the liquid is absorbed so it’s not quite a soup. It’s also a really comforting meal, but I’m hoping the one-potness of it makes it acceptable for summer too 🙂
These days, my favorite meals are ones I can just throw into a pot, stir a few times and then viola, dinner is ready! They’re easy, don’t require much work or attention and they’re pretty tasty too!
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One Pot Coconut Curry Quinoa Lentil & Sweet Potatoes
Prep Time: 15 mins- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner, One Pot, Vegan, Gluten Free
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An easy and filling vegan one pot meal!
Ingredients
- 4 cups small diced sweet potato
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground corriander
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnish: chopped cashews, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large pot and stir until combined. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer until liquid has absorbed and quinoa, lentils and sweet potato are cooked through, 50-60 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cashews and fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
Makes 4 healthy sized portions, but could probably also feed 6 people with smaller portions. Nutritional information is for 4 servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 1622
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g
Katie says
July 25, 2017 at 11:51 amThis recipe is easy and delicious! I made it exactly following the recipe (I chose to use full fat coconut milk for a richer flavor) and it is perfect. You’re right, it isn’t the prettiest meal I’ve ever seen, LOL, but it is so tasty and healthy, and it is so nourishing and nutritious that I feel great about eating it.
She Likes Food says
July 25, 2017 at 1:33 pmYah! That is so nice to hear, Katie! I like using the full fat coconut milk too 🙂 So glad you liked it!
RosyDi says
July 25, 2017 at 12:39 pmHi Izzy. I made this dish last night for my lunch today. It is delicious! Never thought lentils and coconut milk would make such a great combination. Mine does not look fluffy and light like yours. It looks dark and mushy but I don’t mind. The taste is there. I do not like sweet potatoe so I did not add it. Love one pot recipies. Keep them coming!
She Likes Food says
July 25, 2017 at 1:32 pmI’m so glad you liked it, Rosy! Coconut milk is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with and makes everything taste rich and delicious! I love one pot recipes too! 🙂
[email protected] says
July 25, 2017 at 3:41 pmWhy do some of the tastiest meals have to be the ugliest?? haha Regardless this curry sounds SO good!!
marcy says
August 3, 2017 at 4:13 pmlove your recipe, but look @ the sodium content is it 1,622 per serving? I used no salt veg,broth, almond milk, 1/4 tsp.of salt,and even my kids like it, thank you so much, keep the coming.
She Likes Food says
August 3, 2017 at 11:22 pmHi Marcy, I use another site to calculate the nutritional information so it’s hard to say what kind of broth they pulled. I’m so glad you and your kids liked it! My one year old loves it 🙂
Jean McVay says
August 10, 2017 at 3:06 pmMade this for a friend’s pot luck dinner after their wedding. It was delicious and the pot was completely gone! My first experience with you. I’m moving back to a healthier way of eating. Do you have any ideas for substitutions on the tomato based and pepper products (enchilada sauce, etc.) as I don’t eat nightshades.
Thanks so much for all your creativity.
She Likes Food says
August 11, 2017 at 11:35 pmThat is so great to hear, Jean! I’m so glad that everyone liked it! It’s not quite the same but I like to do a lot of pestos or cashew based cheese sauces instead of red sauce. They’re easy to make and I like them even more than red sauce! I also have a pumpkin enchilada sauce that you might like! (you can search for it at the top of the page) 🙂
Carrie says
August 30, 2017 at 7:46 pmThis was absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing it. Wondering how it freezes?
Excited to try new recipes from your site. 🙂
Thanks!
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She Likes Food says
August 30, 2017 at 11:27 pmThanks, Carrie! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s one of my favorites 🙂 I haven’t frozen it myself, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t freeze well!
Andrea Thompson says
September 3, 2017 at 6:35 pmExcellent! I made this today and my husband and I really enjoyed it. Tasty and healthy.
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She Likes Food says
September 4, 2017 at 12:54 pmYah! That’s great to hear, Andrea! So glad you both liked it 🙂
Carlene says
September 5, 2017 at 12:52 pmCan this be done in the crockpot?
She Likes Food says
September 5, 2017 at 6:47 pmHi Carlene, Yes, I think it can easily be done in a crockpot, but I have never tested it that way so I don’t have any info on cook time or temps. I’m hoping to try it out soon though and will update the recipe with directions once I do 🙂
Karen says
December 4, 2017 at 7:43 amHi
Can you tell me please if this recipe can be frozen?
Thanks.
Karen
She Likes Food says
December 5, 2017 at 1:44 pmHi Karen, I haven’t frozen it myself but I think it would freeze great!
Angie says
February 6, 2018 at 6:26 pmI want to sincerely thank you for this recipe. I spent 28 years of my life avoiding curry powder because I was uncertain I’d like the taste. This was the first recipe I tried when my boyfriend asked if we could please bring some curry into our weekly meal plans, and it converted me! I enjoyed it do much I’ve stretched my culinary wings, experimenting with other curry- and Indian-based dishes. Thank you for opening my eyes!
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She Likes Food says
February 6, 2018 at 10:39 pmAww, thank you so much for the kind words!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe and that you experimented with curry! It’s one of my favorite spices to use! 🙂
Courtney says
February 19, 2018 at 10:36 amAbsolutely love this dish! Hardly ever comment on things but I’ve made this so many times I just had to say how much I’ve loved it. I’ve added frozen peppers and onions into the mix for some extra color and veggies and it’s delicious! So quick and easy. I’ve also made this in the crockpot on high for about 3 hrs and turned out well that way too.
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She Likes Food says
February 21, 2018 at 10:51 pmYah! I’m so glad you liked it and that you have made it a few times! I’ve wondered if it would work well in the crockpot, so I appreciate that info! Thanks so much for the review! 🙂
Matt says
March 28, 2018 at 10:29 pmIt’s not much to look at, but I really liked it. I think it makes more than 4 large servings though!
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She Likes Food says
April 9, 2018 at 11:33 pmHaha, yeah, it’s kinda a brown mush but I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Dominik says
June 20, 2018 at 9:26 pmI stumbled across your page because I was looking for something to cook for my boyfriend and me.
I found this recipe and wanted to give it a try. It was so good, healthy and nutritious. I’d recommend this to all of my friends. Thanks for sharing such an awesome meal
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She Likes Food says
June 26, 2018 at 5:33 pmI’m so glad to hear you both liked it!! It’s one of my favorite one pot meals 🙂
Ella says
July 13, 2018 at 12:15 pmDo I simmer covered or uncovered? What can I sub for veggies broth? Water?
She Likes Food says
July 16, 2018 at 5:48 pmSummer covered but check it a few times to make sure it’s not sticking to the bottom. Yes, water will work great!
Louise says
September 8, 2018 at 11:56 pmHi!! This recipe is amazing and tasty ! Thank you so much for sharing! as a full time working mum, its so easy to cook and I have enough for a few nights, its a big hit with my 17 month old son ! he loves it! Thank you 🙂
She Likes Food says
September 10, 2018 at 5:35 pmThat’s so great to hear, Louise! My son loved it too! 🙂
Lana says
October 9, 2018 at 2:06 pmIs there alt method to make this? I do not have an instant pit.
She Likes Food says
October 9, 2018 at 11:57 pmThis recipe isn’t made in an instant pot, just in a pot on the stove 🙂
kim says
June 21, 2019 at 5:19 pmdo you konw what this woudl be in an instant pot?
She Likes Food says
July 2, 2019 at 1:58 pmI’m sorry, I haven’t made it in an instant pot before so I don’t know for sure.
Diane says
October 25, 2018 at 3:08 pmWow !! This taste amazing !!! Thank you so much for the easy recipe It will definitely be made frequently over the colder months.
I bet this is nice cold as well will try tomorrow for my packed lunch ????
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She Likes Food says
October 25, 2018 at 11:43 pmYah! So glad to hear you liked it! 🙂
Wendy Lowder says
December 3, 2018 at 1:54 amI used garbanzo beans instead of lentils and used my insta pot. It turned out great!
I’d really love a whole cookbook of vegan gluten free Instapot recipes, jack pot of insta pot.
Thx for this great recipe!
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She Likes Food says
December 3, 2018 at 11:22 pmI’m so glad you enjoyed it! I got an instant pot a while ago but haven’t used it a ton yet, I do want to try to come up with more instant pot recipe though!
Cecilia says
December 20, 2018 at 6:11 pmJust to confirm, the quinoa goes in this dry, yes?
Thank you!
She Likes Food says
December 20, 2018 at 6:18 pmYes!
Ciara Jones says
December 26, 2018 at 7:54 pmThis is one of the most delicious things I have ever put in my mouth and so simple… It reminds me of a kitchadi but quinoa is healthier than rice so this just really soothes my soul and hits the spot… Plus so so simple and easy thank you so much!!!!
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She Likes Food says
December 26, 2018 at 11:30 pmThat’s so nice to hear, Ciara!! I’m glad you enjoyed it! It’s one of my favorite recipes too 🙂
Thera says
February 19, 2019 at 9:02 pmThis is the B O M B!!! I loved it. I was skeptical because even though I liked all of the ingredients, I wasn’t sure I liked them all together. I am now a BELIEVER! It makes a lot so it will be my lunch for a few days. I’m going to try and freeze it and see how it does. If it does well then I will have food for weeks too come ???? Thanks for sharing this.
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She Likes Food says
February 23, 2019 at 9:28 amYah!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s one of my favorites 🙂
Felicia says
March 9, 2019 at 8:54 pmAnyone sub cashew milk for coconut? Not crazy about coconut taste or texture.
She Likes Food says
March 10, 2019 at 8:13 pmI just like the coconut milk because of the flavor it it gives to the curry, so you could definitely sub cashew milk if you prefer that instead 🙂
Sara K says
July 10, 2019 at 7:49 pmJust made this — exactly according to the recipe — and we LOVED it! So delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
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She Likes Food says
July 10, 2019 at 7:57 pmYah! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Angela says
August 26, 2019 at 8:53 pmHi! I am making food to bring to a large gathering a ways away. If I made this the night before and reheated it once I got there, would that throw off the texture? If not, what is the best way to reheat it? Thank you!
She Likes Food says
September 10, 2019 at 6:53 pmI don’t think so! I would just re-heat in a pot on the stove until it’s hot
lina says
September 9, 2019 at 1:24 pmJust made this, used butternut squash instead of sweet potato (should be put in when ~20 minutes are left, it cooks pretty quick) and it is DELICIOUS. I served over steamed kale for an extra green element in addition to the cilantro.
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She Likes Food says
September 10, 2019 at 6:37 pmAwesome!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Janis says
September 15, 2019 at 3:51 pmHas anyone made this and frozen it? I’m looking for delicious vegan gluten-free make-ahead recipes to take to an ailing friend and this sounds perfect.
She Likes Food says
September 15, 2019 at 10:17 pmYes! It works great! I usually just thaw for a few hours before adding it to the pot to heat up 🙂
Rick says
October 12, 2019 at 4:11 pmFollowed the recipe and it came out perfect. Served it with some garlic naan and an ice cold beer. Very happy! Excellent recipe!
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She Likes Food says
October 16, 2019 at 10:58 pmThat sounds like the perfect way to serve it! So Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Steve says
January 8, 2020 at 7:02 pmGreat dish. Thanks. I figured out the hard way that for the simmer portion, I think the pot was meant to be covered? My wife said that that should have been obvious to me, but it wasn’t. Oh well. Ended up cooking covered, with a little more broth, for another 30 min to get the lentils and quinoa softer.
She Likes Food says
January 8, 2020 at 11:04 pmOh yes, covered, sorry about that! Glad it turned out anyway though and that you enjoyed it!
Susan says
January 10, 2020 at 7:08 pmWe are not fans of curry but are of the rest of the ingredients. What would you use as a substitute?
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She Likes Food says
January 14, 2020 at 4:58 pmHmmm, you could just try leaving it out and adding a bit more of the other spices and see how that tastes! Or you might be surprised how delicious the curry powder is with the coconut milk in this recipe 😉
Melanie de Souza says
January 19, 2020 at 12:43 pmCan this be done in an instapot?
She Likes Food says
January 21, 2020 at 3:48 pmI’m sure it could but I have never made it in the instant pot so I can’t say for sure what the cook time would be.
Kathleen B says
January 21, 2020 at 1:57 pmI made this a few days ago, and everyone in my family loved it. Thanks for the unique and delicious recipe!
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She Likes Food says
January 21, 2020 at 3:37 pmSo glad everyone enjoyed it!!