Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry

2 tablespoons coconut or extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 diced large onion

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 minced cloves garlic

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

2 peeled and diced sweet potatoes

1 diced (stemmed, seeded) red bell pepper

1 1/2 cups rinsed red lentils

6 cups vegetable broth

Chopped fresh cilantro

Step 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2 Cook cumin, turmeric and curry powder until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 2 Add onion with a few pinches salt, and cook, stirring, until tender, about 6 minutes.

Step 4 Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes.

Step 5 Add sweet potatoes and bell pepper and cook 1 minute.

Step 6 Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 7 Season with salt and pepper. Top with cilantro.