Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry over Baked Sweet Potato
A comforting, plant-forward meal featuring tender red lentils simmered in aromatic coconut curry sauce, served over roasted sweet potato. Rich in dietary fiber, plant protein, and warming spices for balanced evening energy.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Fiona + Lila
Fiona created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Sweet potatoes can be baked ahead of time and reheated quickly when ready to assemble.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prick each sweet potato multiple times with…
Prick each sweet potato multiple times with a fork, place on the baking sheet, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until skin is slightly wrinkled and a knife pierces the center effortlessly.
Look for: skin is slightly wrinkled and a knife pierces the center effortlessly
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Heat 1 tablespoon of water or broth…
Heat 1 tablespoon of water or broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add diced yellow onion
Add diced yellow onion, minced garlic clove, and grated fresh ginger; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Look for: soft and fragrant
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Stir in curry powder
Stir in curry powder, ground cumin, and ground turmeric, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add red lentils
Add red lentils, vegetable broth, and full-fat coconut milk, stirring well to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle boil
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until lentils are soft and creaminess develops.
Look for: lentils are soft and creaminess develops
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Stir in baby spinach and sea salt
Stir in baby spinach and sea salt, cooking for 2 minutes until spinach is fully wilted.
Look for: spinach is fully wilted
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Slice baked sweet potatoes in half lengthwise
Slice baked sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, fluff the insides gently with a fork, and ladle the warm lentil curry generously over top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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