Harissa Lentil Sweet Potatoes with Lemony Tahini

Name: Harissa Lentil Sweet Potatoes with Lemony Tahini
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 85 min 19g protein

VeganDairy freeLegumes

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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ColesBest choice
· $26.79 of food
$58.75
54% spare
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- French green lentils
- curly kale
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· $35.67 of food · $8.88 more
$58.68
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· $15.89 of food
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- avocado oil
- shallots
- harissa paste
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- curly kale
- tahini

$6.70a serve

from $6.70 a serve at Coles · 13 of 15 ingredients priced

About $26.79 of ingredients used for 4 serves.

$45.14 across 3 shops · 13 of 15 items priced · $2.02 more for bigger packs, 54% spare for later

ColesBest choice

$26.79

missing 2 items

you'll pay $58.75 · 54% of it spare

Woolworths

$35.67

missing 2 items · $8.88 more

you'll pay $58.68 · 39% of it spare

Aldi

$15.89

missing 6 items

you'll pay $25.81 · 38% of it spare

Buy at Aldi$12.84

garlic cloves

$1.00/ea

need 3 itemsAldi Garlic 3 Pack$2.99closest match

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

tomato paste

$0.28/100g

need 30 gCucina Tomato Paste 500 g$1.39closest match

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

smoked paprika

$0.65/10g

need 1.9 gStonemill Paprika Smoked 40 g$2.59

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

ground coriander

$0.70/10g

need 1.9 gStonemill Coriander Seeds Ground 40 g$2.79

Aldi$0.70/10g$2.79·Woolworths$1.00/10g$2.00·Coles$0.88/10g$2.20

low-sodium vegetable broth

$0.18/100ml

need 720 mlChefs' Cupboard Vegetable Liquid Stock 1 L$1.79closest match

Aldi$0.18/100ml$1.79·Woolworths$0.39/100ml$3.90·Coles$0.40/100ml$2.00

lemon

$1.29/ea

need 1 itemAldi Lemon Each 1 item$1.29

Aldi$1.29/ea$1.29·Woolworths$1.49/ea$1.49·Coles$1.60/ea$1.60

Buy at Woolworths$24.85

sweet potatoes

~$5.38/kg

need 1 kg3 × Woolworths Sweet Potato Gold each 399.63 g$2.15closest match

Woolworths~$5.38/kg$2.15·Coles$6.00/kg$2.10·Aldi$6.99/kg$6.99

avocado oil

$4.00/100ml

need 40 mlWoolworths Extra Virgin Avocado Oil 250 ml$10.00closest match

Woolworths$4.00/100ml$10.00·Coles$4.92/100ml$12.30·AldiN/A

chopped fresh parsley

$1.90/10g

need 2 tbspSpencers Parsley Sachet 10g$1.90closest match

Woolworths$1.90/10g$1.90·Aldi$2.99/ea$2.99·Coles$3.30/ea$3.30

tahini

$1.69/100g

need 60 gMayver's Tahini Hulled 385 g$6.50

Woolworths$1.69/100g$6.50·Coles$2.62/100g$13.10·AldiN/A

Buy at Coles$7.45

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

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

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$1.95·Aldi$0.04/10g$2.99

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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.