One Pan Creamy Lentils, Japanese Sweet Potatoes, + Kale
The Best One Pan Creamy Lentils, Japanese Sweet Potatoes, + Kale is a comforting one pan dinner filled with wholesome ingredients, rich flavor, and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Japanese sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup low-sodium broth (bone broth or vegetable broth)
1 can lentils, drained and rinsed
2 large handfuls kale, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Juice of 1 lemon
Optional for Serving
Tahini drizzle
Chili oil
Pita bread or sourdough bread
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the cubed Japanese sweet potato and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sea salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour in the broth and stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
Stir in the lentils, chopped kale, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve warm with a drizzle of tahini or chili oil and enjoy with pita or sourdough bread.
Notes
Use vegetable broth instead of bone broth to keep the recipe vegetarian.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of broth or water.
Coconut milk can replace heavy cream for a dairy-free version.
This dish stores well and tastes even better the next day.
