Recipe for Loaded Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Lentils

Lentils are great in soup, but there are many other ways to enjoy them. This recipe has fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. It’s flavorful and satisfying to eat because of the chunkiness of the sweet potatoes. 

Variations and Serving Suggestions

• The recipe calls for sweet potatoes, but you can use potatoes instead. You’ll still get plenty of fiber and potassium.
• For a low-carb version, use smashed cauliflower instead of mashed sweet potatoes. 
• It’s okay to swap the blue cheese for feta cheese or parmesan cheese. For a milder flavor with creaminess, try mozzarella or low-fat cheddar or swiss cheese. 
• For a plant-based (vegan) or dairy-free version, skip the cheese and add ½ cup of chopped cashew nuts or peanuts.
• Serve it on its own or with a green salad or some fruit.

Recipe for Loaded Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Lentils

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cooked medium sweet potatoes or about 4 cups cubed
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• ½ cup of chopped parsley
• 2 cups of cooked lentils
• ½ teaspoon of cumin
• Black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup of crushed peanuts
• 4 ounces of blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Directions

1. Smash the cubed sweet potatoes until they are mostly mashed, but still have chunks. Mix them with the olive oil and parsley, and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the lentils with the cumin, pepper, lemon juice, and peanuts.
3. Serve the lentils on top of the sweet potatoes. Crumble the blue cheese on top before serving.

Nutrition information per serving: calories: 330 kcal; total fat: 15 g; total carbohydrates: 40 g; sugar: 6 g; fiber: 8 g; protein: 12 g; sodium: 420 mg; cholesterol: 20 mg

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Reviewed by Heather Tonkins, Lark Health Coach