Citrus Sweet Potatoes

Vegan Recipe

· Vegan Recipes

INGREDIENTS

2 sweet potatoes
1 cup lentils
1/3 cup peanuts (chopped)
1/2 of a large orange (or 1 whole small orange, peeled and sliced, each slice cut into thirds)
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
OPTIONAL: 1 teaspoon ground red pepper/cayenne
OPTIONAL: cilantro (roughly chopped)

INSTRUCTIONS

Roast potatoes at 350 degrees in an oven until tender (leave oven on after cooking)
Cook lentils until they reach the tenderness you desire
Cut the potatoes in half, spoon lentils over halves, place back in oven for 3-4 minutes
While potatoes are heating, roast peanuts over medium heat (oil optional, I've found peanuts usually have enough of their own oils to roast)
Take potatoes out of oven and immediately plate them, season with salt and pepper to taste
Sprinkle peanuts, orange pieces, and lime juice over potatoes then followed by red pepper and cilantro (if using)

NOTES

I like this recipe because it has a little bit of everything: the vitamins and fiber of the sweet potato, the protein in the lentils, a little bit of tartness from the orange pieces, a small touch of heat from the pepper, and the added freshness of the lime and cilantro.