Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Plantain and Lentil Caribbean Curry

Prep time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

• 1          tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons, grapeseed oil, divided
• 1          large DOLE® White Onion, chopped
• 4          cloves garlic, minced
• 2          teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2       teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2       teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1          can (15 ounces) reduced sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2          large Dole Sweet Potatoes, chopped (about 4 cups)
• 2          medium Dole Plantains, chopped (about 3 cups)
• 4          cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2       cup red lentils
• 3          cups packed, chopped collard greens
• 1/4       cup roasted salted pepitas

1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 teaspoons oil; add onion and cook 3 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, curry powder, cayenne pepper and ginger; cook 2 minutes, or until fragrant and starting to brown, stirring occasionally.
2. Transfer onion mixture to 3-4-quart slow cooker; add chickpeas, potatoes, plantains, broth and lentils. Cover and cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours, or until potatoes and lentils are tender.
3. Stir in collard greens; cook 20 minutes, or until greens are tender. Serve garnished with pepitas.