Slow Cooker Red Lentil Curry with Sweet Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

dried red lentils

6 cups

peeled, cubed sweet potato ((about 3 medium))

4 cups

low-sodium vegetable broth

1 cup

water

small shallot (finely chopped)

3 tbsp

Thai red curry paste

1 tbsp

garam masala

1 tsp

turmeric

1/2 tbsp

coconut sugar or light brown sugar

1 tsp

ground ginger

3/4 tsp

kosher salt

3 cloves

garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon))

1 6 ounce can

tomato paste

1 cup

canned light coconut milk

Cooked brown rice or quinoa

Fresh cilantro ((highly encouraged))

Lemon or lime wedges ((optional but tasty))