# Lentil and sweet potato stew (from Spain on a Fork)

Video: [My Mothers Lentil Stew with Sweet Potatoes | EASY One-Pan Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O9SkB8wW4) by [Spain on a Fork](https://www.youtube.com/@SpainonaFork).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: 40 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.02 per serving, ~$8.07 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$8.98* per serving (82%) vs ordering out (~$11.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 tsp Spanish paprika
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 medium sweet potato
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 5 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- to taste sea salt
- to taste black pepper
- fresh parsley parsley

## Steps

1. [0:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O9SkB8wW4&t=35s) Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat.
2. [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O9SkB8wW4&t=68s) Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced red and green bell peppers, and chopped carrot, stirring continuously.
3. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O9SkB8wW4&t=93s) Stir in Spanish paprika and coat the vegetables.
4. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O9SkB8wW4&t=131s) Pour in tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes.
5. [2:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O9SkB8wW4&t=146s) Peel and cut sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces, and rinse dried brown lentils in a sieve.
6. [3:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O9SkB8wW4&t=198s) Add sweet potatoes, lentils, water, and bay leaf into the pot, turning the heat to high and mixing gently.
7. [4:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O9SkB8wW4&t=248s) Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
8. [4:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O9SkB8wW4&t=294s) Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, stirring well.
9. [5:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O9SkB8wW4&t=313s) Remove from heat, transfer stew into a shallow bowl, and garnish with fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- stockpot
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef knife
- measuring cup
- fine sieve
- ladle
- bowl

## What the video didn't say

- exact servings count not specified

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