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- 2 medium or 1 large red onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
- 4 cups of cubed sweet potatoes or yams
- 3 carrots, sliced or chopped
- 2 cups of lentils, rinsed and drained
- 2 pints vegetable stock
- 2-3 tsps chopped or minced fresh ginger
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, leaves rinsed and chopped
- 1 bunch of kale or chard, ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 can coconut milk
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsps curry powder or garam masala
- 2 Tsps cumin
- a pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsps olive or coconut oil
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