Something yummy for Friday: Vegan Indian Sweet Potato Stew

Totally healthy, high protein, vegan and yummy too, especially if you love Indian food.  I came up with this recipe while skyping with Hillary one cold fall day.  It's very warming and excellent for fighting off a cold or flu.  Check out the link for Naan Bread if you want to serve it along side.

Vegan Indian Sweet Potato Stew
This makes a big pot, so great for a family or to freeze.
Saute an onion and some garlic in a large soup pot.  Add celery, carrots and saute until softened a bit.  Add 2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp each paprika, chili powder, turmeric and saute one minute.  Add a big can of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of red (orange) lentils and enough water to cover.  Add 1 chopped sweet potato and 1 chopped yam.  Add more water if necessary.  Add 1-2 tsp salt and pepper to taste.  Cover and let cook until veggies are all done.  Then add chopped kale, cover and boil 5 minutes.

Optional:  minced ginger, in with the garlic; red, orange or yellow bell peppers, in with the potatoes; chopped fresh cilantro in with the kale.  You can sub spinach or other greens for the kale.