# Creamy Skillet Lentils and Japanese Sweet Potatoes

This is a creamy lentil and Japanese sweet potato skillet, a nourishing recipe that can be made in one skillet.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 whole Japanese sweet potato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup low sodium broth
- 1 can lentils
- 2 large handfuls chopped kale
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 whole lemon juice
- tahini
- chili oil
- pita

## Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
2. Stir in the cubed Japanese sweet potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add seasonings and broth.
4. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes, or until fork tender.
5. Stir in kale, lentils, cream, and lemon juice.
6. Allow to simmer until thickened to your liking, 5-10 minutes.
7. Top with tahini and chili oil.
8. Serve with pita.

## Equipment

- skillet
- lid
- strainer

## Tips

- There is very minimal chopping for this recipe.
- You can keep it plant-based or add your favorite animal protein of choice.
- Lentils and Japanese sweet potatoes pair perfectly together.
- Serve with pita for dipping.
- This recipe can be eaten straight out of the skillet and is very good.
- If adding meat, add it after the olive oil and cook until no longer pink.
- Allow to simmer until thickened to your liking, 5-10 minutes

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@gatherednutrition/video/7423136326075141407?is_from_webapp=1&web_id=7518570442463577614
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3a1b3225-55a3-413c-8443-aacf473ba200
- Extracted: 2025-06-26

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