Sweet Coconut Lentil Stew

coconut, potatoes and lentils

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup lentils
• 2  cups broth
• 4  tablespoons canola oil or 4  tablespoons  corn oil
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 1⁄3 cup  shredded sweetened coconut
• 2  small potatoes
•  bacon bits (optional)
•  shallot (optional)

Directions

1. Peel and cube potatoes, boil for a few minutes.
2. In a saucepan, combine lentils and broth, heat to boiling. Cover and reduce to medium-low heat, simmer until tender (about 15 minutes).
3. Meanwhile, in a skillet heat oil and fry potatoes on high heat. Add cumin, shallots and coconut. Add a little bit of extra coconut. Cook 3 minutes. Add salt to taste.
4. Mix it all together and top with bacon bits.