Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Swiss Chard Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and grated (1-inch piece)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired, then minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth (up to 5 as needed)
• 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb swiss chard, center ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, zest of
• 1/2 lime, juice of
• 1/4 cup scallion, chopped, for garnish