• 1 1/2 c. red lentils- rinsed
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion- chopped
• 4 cloves garlic- minced
• 1 Tbsp. grated ginger
• 1 lemon peel- grated
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 Tbsp. curry powder
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 medium sweet potato- peeled and chopped
• 1 can (13.5 oz) lite coconut milk
• 2 Cups water
• 1/2 - 1 tsp. salt

1) Sauté onions in oil until translucent (4-5 mins).

2) Add garlic, red pepper flakes, ginger, lemon peel, cinnamon, curry powder, and turmeric (cook 2-3mins).

3) Add lentils and sweet potato (cook 2-3 mins).

4) Add coconut milk, water and salt.

5) Cover and simmer 25-30 mins.

6) Serve over brown rice.