Leftover burritos have become my new obsession this holiday season! I made these sweet potato lentils specifically for utilizing all of the food that I have leftover from Thanksgiving. It mimics the flavor profile of the holiday season and pairs perfectly with all of the Mashed Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce that I still have lying around! It also utilizes some of my dwindling peppers still on hand.
I moved some of my potted plants indoors at the beginning of frost. My living room doesn't get nearly enough sun and isn't nearly warm enough to keep pepper plants alive all winter long! But I am endeavoring to try. The habaneros are fairing pretty well and even produced a little bit more fruit. The chilis are also still ripening, even though it's well in winter and far past thee usual pepper season! So, I decided to make use of these today and make sweet and savory sweet potato lentils.
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What to Make w/ Sweet Potato Lentils
Oh my Thanksgiving leftover burritos. Like I said, these have become my new obsession during the holidays! Even with a dwindling amount of mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, this flavor profile is absolutely delicious. And I can't wait to be able to do it all over again with Christmas. Now, to figure out what to make that will also translate into burritos...!
This recipe combine garden fresh habaneros and red chilis with sweet potatoes, French green lentils, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. The delectable fall flavors are incredibly hearty and roughly reminiscent of a vegan stuffing recipe. Perfect for the holidays or just because!
Add all of the ingredients to a rice cooker (sweet potato, habaneros, chilis, garlic, spices, lentils, and water).I like to slice the sweet potatoes, cut them in half, and then in thirds. As with a small pizza, this makes 6 slices (one in half and then an X). That's how I make triangles, instead of cubes.
Press the cook button on the rice cooker. While lentils aren't rice, it does cook the same and oftentimes better than rice in a rice cooker. It typically takes 30-45 minutes.
When the lentils is fully cooked, fluff with a wooden spoon and serve.Do not use a fork or other metal utensil. It will scratch off the nonstick surface on the rice cooker. This will leach teflon into your food and cause future dishes to stick to the bottom!
Tips, Tricks, & Notes
While lentils are not rice, it does cook the same and oftentimes better than rice in a rice cooker. It typically takes 30-45 minutes. Alternatively you can simmer on the stove. Add all of the ingredients to a pot, bring uncovered to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and lentils are tender. Turn off heat, add lid, and let sit another 5-10 minutes.
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