Lentil Stew with Garlic and Herbs Recipe
This lentil stew with garlic and herbs is basically a warm hug disguised as dinner, minus the awkward lingering.
Lentils simmer with fragrant garlic, earthy thyme, and fresh rosemary, creating comfort that outshines your favorite fuzzy blanket.
Every spoonful tastes rustic, hearty, and like you suddenly became the kind of woman who cooks on purpose.
The herbs layer flavor so rich, your taste buds will demand a standing ovation—or maybe just seconds.
Simple ingredients, easy prep, and cozy results prove this recipe is an everyday lifesaver, not just for rainy days.
Lentil Stew with Garlic and Herbs Recipe
A comforting, herb-infused lentil stew simmered with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and parsley for a wholesome vegan dinner.
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Onion – 1 large diced
- Garlic – 6 cloves minced
- Carrots – 2 medium diced
- Celery – 2 stalks chopped
- Green or brown lentils – 1 ½ cups rinsed
- Vegetable broth – 6 cups
- Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
- Bay leaf – 1
- Dried thyme – 1 tsp
- Fresh rosemary – 1 tsp chopped
- Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp chopped
- Salt – 1 ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 6–7 minutes.
- Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in broth, lentils, and bay leaf.
- Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered 40–45 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf, stir in lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 295
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 14 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 95%
- Folate: 32%
- Iron: 26%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Magnesium: 20%
Additional Notes
- Swap thyme for oregano if that’s what’s hiding in your pantry.
- Add potatoes for extra bulk.
- Pairs beautifully with crusty bread and sass.
