Spicy Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew With Chipotles

Very fragrant dish while under preparation. I used vegetable broth instead of water and steamed the carrots before adding them at the very end, hoping their texture would compliment the softer sweet potatoes - it worked! Delicious, too.

Two peppers added just the right amount of heat according to my husband and son. I used a colorful lentil medley and a couple splashes of plum vinegar at the end to brighten up the dish, which made it perfect.

I found this unbalanced. It sorely needed an umami component for richness and mouthfeel. Although it would make it non-vegetarian, the addition of some pork shoulder would help, as would replacing the water with chicken stock. Or maybe just some cheese, like chèvre.

I also found 4 cups of liquid sufficient and resulted in more of a stew rather than a soup.

This came out a little bland for my tastes, however, my wife loved it. I barely tasted the chipotles and might use the entire can next time. I added some sriracha to spice things up a little. This makes a huge pot with plenty of leftovers. Good for crowds.

I made this with a few additions. Thought it was quite good. I had a good homemade stock that I used instead of water. Also, I added some already cooked pork shoulder pieces (if I didn't have them I might have added some chorizo). And at the end I mixed in a fair bit of kale, which added a leafy green to this one-pot dinner, along with a bit of fish sauce to provide a bit of depth.

I doubled the chipotles and used veggie broth instead of water when I made this for a holiday party. The vegans and omnivores went to war over who got to eat it. Next time I'll double the recipe to keep peace.

Didn't have any limes or sweet potato but I subbed in a butternut squash and added a bit of pepperoncini. Loved it!
Will definitely make this again, maybe with a little less water and cooking the carrots less to add some texture interest.

As many commenters did, I used this as a base to improvise from so that I could use up some bits and bobs. I used 2 c. coconut milk in addition to 4 c. stock, rather than water, which made it satisfyingly rich. I added curry powder (2 tbsp) coriander (1 tsp) and ginger (about 1 tbsp). I was pleasantly surprised how well these flavors went with the chipotle. And because we had it, I browned some Italian sausage and added that about 20 minutes into the simmer.

This was hearty and delicious. I used purple sweet potatoes and chicken stock, along with a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes. Also added some chopped chard at the end. I finished it off with a splash of red wine vinegar as I didn't have limes. Definitely a comforting way to usher in soup season!

Per comments below, I used 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth - next time I'll use 5. And there will be a next time as this was delicious. Only had 1 carrot, but that was OK since the sweet potatoes were plenty sweet. I will also use 3 chipotles next time. Didn't have any limes so I splashed some Outerbridge's Sherry Pepper sauce over it at table, which was perfect (it's the ultimate condiment!).

This is one of my go-to recipes when I need something simple and inexpensive. I often sub butternut squash for the sweet potatoes. I like things spicier, so I always use at least two chipotles and I never seed them. I think one chipotle would be much too mild. I often through in kale or another green if I have it on hand. I saw another reviewer mentioned adding 2 tbs of miso. I tried adding miso the last time I made it, and the addition was phenomenal. I will continue adding miso in the future.

I'd recommend using chicken or veggie stock, and upping the amount of adobo you use (scrape some sauce from the can). I also gave it some smoked paprika and a dash of cinnamon. I really let this reduce down past a stew, making a great filling for tacos or even something resembling a veggie sloppy joe. Great pandemic food for those lentils you bought due to Covid-19.

I made this recipe in the instant pot. I only added 4 cups of liquid- cooked it for 12 min and let it rest for 5 min before opening the valve. It was very nice and filling.