Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Curry

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Curry

Ingredients

• 1 medium (110 grams) onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium (120 grams) red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 2 large (1 1/2 pounds or 680 grams) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 cups (350 grams) vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon mild or hot curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (5 grams) fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 cups (560 grams) hot cooked jasmine or basmati rice (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 4 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 4 basil leaves or sprigs (optional)

Directions

Combine onion, bell pepper, sweet potatoes, garlic, and ginger in a 4-quart slow cooker.

Combine broth, curry powder, and salt; stir into slow cooker mixture. Cover, and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Stir in basil, zest, and lime juice.

Serve 1 1/4 curry over 3/4 cup hot cooked rice. Dollop each serving with 1 tablespoon yogurt and garnish with basil.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups curry with 3/4 cup rice (includes 1 teaspoon yogurt)

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 273; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 545mg; Carbohydrate: 60g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 7g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 161mg; Iron: 8%; Vitamin A: 357%; Vitamin C: 70%; Calcium: 9%