Cook this tasty vegan curry for an exotic yet easy family dinner. With spinach and sweet potato, it boasts two of your five-a-day and it’s under 400 calories…
Prep: 60 mins
Cook: 105 mins
Medium to Difficult
Serves 10
499
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