Harissa Lentil Sweet Potatoes with Lemony Tahini

Name: Harissa Lentil Sweet Potatoes with Lemony Tahini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg sweet potatoes; 40 ml avocado oil; 80 g shallots; 3 ea garlic cloves; 30 g tomato paste; 2 tbsp harissa paste; 1.9 g smoked paprika; 1.9 g ground coriander; 200 g French green lentils; 720 ml low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 bunch curly kale; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 60 g tahini; 1 ea lemon; 3 g kosher salt

Recipe from Jamie Vespa MS, RD · original post · full recipe on dishingouthealth.com

These Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Harissa Lentils and Lemony Tahini are hearty, nourishing, and layered with smoky spice and bright flavors. Vegan, gluten free, and rich in protein and fiber, it's a satisfying, plant-powered meal.

Serves 4 Prep 25 min Ready in 1 hr 25 min 19g protein

Ingredients

sweet potatoes — 4 medium, scrubbed and halved lengthwise1 kg
avocado oil — 2 tbsp; divided40 ml
shallots — diced80 g
garlic cloves — divided3 ea
tomato paste30 g
harissa paste2 tbsp
smoked paprika — ¾ tsp1.9 g
ground coriander — ¾ tsp1.9 g
French green lentils200 g
low-sodium vegetable broth720 ml
curly kale — ribs removed, thinly sliced1 bunch

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What it costs, and where to buy it

Missing items

These totals leave part of the list out, so a lower one isn't a cheaper shop.

Woolworths
$37.43
for your meals
$57.33 at the till, incl. $19.90 of food you keep
No price at Woolworths:
- French green lentils
- curly kale
ColesBest choice
$27.90
for your meals
$38.45 at the till, incl. $10.55 of food you keep
$6.52 less on the food you use, over the 11 items both stores stock
No price at Coles:
- avocado oil
- French green lentils
- curly kale
- tahini
Aldi
$14.39
for your meals
$24.31 at the till, incl. $9.92 of food you keep
No price at Aldi:
- avocado oil
- shallots
- harissa paste
- French green lentils
- curly kale
- tahini

$7.60a serve

from $7.60 a serve at Woolworths · 13 of 15 ingredients priced

About $30.39 of ingredients used for 4 serves.

$38.45 at Coles · 11 of 13 items

Woolworths

$37.43

missing 2 items

you'll pay $57.33 · 35% of it spare

ColesBest choice

$27.90

missing 4 items

you'll pay $38.45 · 27% of it spare

Aldi

$14.39

missing 6 items

you'll pay $24.31 · 41% of it spare

Buy at Coles$38.45

sweet potatoes

$6.00/kg

need 1 kg3 × Coles Red Sweet Potatoes Loose approx. 350 g$2.10

Coles$6.00/kg$2.10·Aldi$5.49/kg$5.49·Woolworths~$6.75/kg$2.70

shallots

$28.00/kg

need 80 gDragon & Phoenix Fried Shallots 100 g$2.80closest match

Coles$28.00/kg$2.80·Woolworths$28.00/kg$2.80·AldiN/A

garlic cloves

$1.33/ea

need 3 itemsColes Australian Garlic Prepack 3 pack$4.00closest match

Coles$1.33/ea$4.00·Aldi$1.00/ea$2.99·Woolworths$1.40/ea$4.20

tomato paste

$0.71/100g

need 30 gColes Italian Tomato Paste 140 g$1.00closest match

Coles$0.71/100g$1.00·Aldi$0.28/100g$1.39·Woolworths$0.56/100g$0.95

harissa paste

$0.76/100g

need 2 tbspZahra Harissa Paste 350g$2.65

Coles$0.76/100g$2.65·Woolworths$4.17/100g$7.50·AldiN/A

smoked paprika

$1.00/10g

need 1.9 gMasterFoods Smoked Paprika 10g 35 g$3.50closest match

Coles$1.00/10g$3.50·Aldi$0.65/10g$2.59·Woolworths$0.67/10g$2.00

ground coriander

$0.83/10g

need 1.9 gMasterFoods Herbs And Spices Coriander Seed Ground Jar 30 g$2.50closest match

Coles$0.83/10g$2.50·Aldi$0.70/10g$2.79·Woolworths$1.00/10g$2.00

low-sodium vegetable broth

$0.45/100ml

need 720 mlCampbell's Real Stock Vegetable 1 L$4.50closest match

Coles$0.45/100ml$4.50·Aldi$0.18/100ml$1.79·Woolworths$0.20/100ml$1.95

chopped fresh parsley

$3.30/ea

need 2 tbspColes 1 bunch$3.30

Coles$3.30/ea$3.30·Aldi$2.99/ea$2.99·Woolworths$3.30/ea$3.30

lemon

$1.18/ea

need 1 itemColes Lemons 1 each 1 item$5.90

Coles$1.18/ea$5.90·Aldi$1.29/ea$1.29·Woolworths$1.49/ea$1.49

kosher salt

$0.04/10g

need 3 gColes Simply Iodised Table Salt 500 g$2.00closest match

Coles$0.04/10g$2.00·Woolworths$0.02/10g$2.00·Aldi$0.04/10g$2.99

Not stocked at Coles — buy these elsewhere

avocado oil

$5.00/100ml

need 40 mlCocolife Avocado Oil Spray 150 ml$7.50closest matchat Woolworths

Woolworths$5.00/100ml$7.50·ColesN/A·AldiN/A

tahini

$1.69/100g

need 60 gMayver's Tahini Hulled 385 g$6.50at Woolworths

Woolworths$1.69/100g$6.50·ColesN/A·AldiN/A

Not priced

French green lentils · 200 g
curly kale · 1 bunch

Method

Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. On the sheet pan, toss the sweet potatoes with 1 to 2 Tbsp. avocado oil (just enough to coat) and a generous pinch of salt. Arrange cut sides-down, place on the middle rack of the oven, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the flesh is soft and caramelized.
Cook Lentils: In a large sauté pan or skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds, until aromatic. Stir in tomato paste, harissa, smoked paprika, and ground coriander; cook until the tomato paste deepens in the color and the spices bloom, about 2 minutes. Add lentils; stir to coat in seasonings. Pour in vegetable broth and season with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and gently simmer with the lid slightly ajar until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, Prepare Lemony Tahini Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, and grated garlic; mix to combine. Gradually stream in 3 to 4 Tbsp. water, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Season to taste with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
Add Kale to Lentils: Once the lentils have simmered, remove lid and stir in kale. Cook, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until the kale is wilted. Taste and season lentils with extra salt and/or black pepper, if needed. (If the lentil mixture seems dry after stirring in the kale, add an extra splash of broth as needed to loosen the mixture and make it a bit saucier.)
Assemble: Place two roasted sweet potato halves on each plate and use the prongs of a fork to gently fluff and open up some of the flesh. Generously spoon lentil mixture overtop and drizzle with lemony tahini sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a few grinds of cracked black pepper.