Lentil and Sweet Potato Hash
This is a very quick vegetarian friendly meal to throw together and is packed with nutrients. Lentils are a member of the legume family and are high in fibre and a ton of vitamins and minerals, including folate, iron and magnesium. Unlike other legumes, such as dried chickpeas or black beans, dried lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking, reducing their cooking time.
Ingredients:
| Sweet potato | 1 medium | 1 medium |
| Lentils, canned | 1 cup | 250 mL |
| Yellow onion | 1 small | 1 small |
| Olive oil | 2 Tbsp | 30 mL |
Directions:
- Finely dice sweet potato and onion.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Add onions and stir until they begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the sweet potatoes, season with pepper.
- Cook until sweet potatoes for about 5 minutes (they may still be a little firm) and then add the lentils cook an additional 3-5 minutes until the sweet potatoes are cooked through and lentils are warm.
Makes 4 servings (135 g /serving). 1 serving = 1 cup
