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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Curry

Published November 22, 2019
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Curry
Published November 22, 2019
2 minute read
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Savor a home-cooked and vegetarian-friendly meal with your loved ones! Our slow-cooker sweet potato curry is high in flavor, but low in calories, fat and sodium. The yogurt adds a bit of protein and tanginess that will also cool the heat if you’re using a spicy curry powder.

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% 

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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