Sweet Potatoes and Lentils
Sweet potatoes and split lentils is a hearty, plant-based stew in which the Thermomix TM7 chops the onions and carrots, simmers everything gently and delivers a velvety, naturally sweet result. Ideal as a light main course or comforting side, with minimal effort and hardly any washing up.
About this recipe
Sweet potatoes and lentils Thermomix TM7 is a simple, nourishing one-bowl stew that turns four humble ingredients — sweet potatoes, split lentils, carrots and onions — into a warming meal with just 64 kcal per serving. If you are searching for recipes that make a quick weeknight dinner in an all-in-one kitchen machine, this is exactly the kind of preparation the TM7 excels at. The knife blade chops the onions and carrots in seconds, so there is no cutting board or tears involved, and the split lentils need no pre-soaking: they simmer directly in the measured water until they collapse into a thick, creamy base. The sweet potato cubes soften at the same time, releasing their natural sugars and giving the stew its characteristic orange colour and velvety sweetness. Because everything cooks in a single mixing bowl, you spend less time at the hob and there is hardly any washing up afterwards. Serve it as a light vegan main course with crusty bread, or as a soothing side alongside grilled dishes. It is also an excellent batch-cooking candidate for a weekly menu, since the stew reheats beautifully the next day and even improves in flavour.
Preparation tips
- Cut the sweet potatoes into even, bite-sized cubes so they cook at the same rate as the split lentils and keep a gentle bite instead of falling apart completely in the stew.
- Rinse the split lentils under cold water before adding them to the mixing bowl; this removes surface starch and gives the stew a cleaner, fresher taste without any starchiness.
- For a richer flavour, sauté the chopped onions briefly before adding the carrots, lentils and water; a pinch of smoked paprika or cumin pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the sweet potato.
- This stew keeps well for two days in the fridge and freezes portion-wise, making it a reliable base for weekly meal prep with sweet potato and lentils.
Recipe variations
- Spiced autumn version: add cumin, coriander and a small piece of fresh ginger to the onions, and finish the lentil and sweet potato stew with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh coriander for a warming, seasonal twist.
- Creamy coconut variant: replace part of the water with coconut milk and blend a portion of the cooked sweet potatoes and lentils for a silky, mildly exotic stew that children also love.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 chops the onions and carrots in seconds, saving more than ten minutes of manual cutting without tears. [Time Savings]
- Weigh the water for the lentils directly in the mixing bowl, so the stew achieves the ideal thickness every single time. [Time Savings]
- The Thermomix steams the sweet potato cubes gently, preserving vitamins and their naturally sweet flavour. [Multi-Function]
- Thanks to controlled heating, the lentils simmer hands-free without sticking or burning to the base of the bowl. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 mixes part of the cooked stew into a velvety texture, creating a creamy result without any cream. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- carrots
- onions
- sweet potatoes
- red split lentils
- water