Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Stew Recipe
This hearty lentil and vegetable stew recipe saves your sanity when life screams chaos, and your stomach growls louder than coworkers.
Lentils soak up bold flavors while chunky carrots, potatoes, and celery show off like the nutritious sidekicks you actually want around.
Garlic and onions sizzle in olive oil, making your kitchen smell divine enough to cancel unnecessary brunch plans instantly.
Tomatoes and spices melt together, giving you that thick, comforting texture your overpriced meal subscription failed to deliver last week.
One pot, minimal effort, maximum comfort—it’s practically therapy, but cheaper and with more leftovers to brag about tomorrow.
Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Stew Recipe
A rich, plant-powered stew filled with lentils, vegetables, and warming spices. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal-prep lunches.
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Yellow onion – 1 large diced
- Garlic – 4 cloves minced
- Carrots – 2 medium chopped
- Celery – 2 stalks chopped
- Potatoes – 2 medium cubed
- Green or brown lentils – 1 ½ cups dried, rinsed
- Crushed tomatoes – 1 can 14 oz
- Vegetable broth – 6 cups
- Bay leaf – 1
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1 ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Fresh parsley – ¼ cup chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes until golden.
- Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Stir for 5 minutes.
- Mix in lentils, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Stir well.
- Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 40–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 295
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 14 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Iron: 24%
- Vitamin A: 32%
- Folate: 29%
- Vitamin C: 17%
- Magnesium: 18%
Additional Notes
- Add spinach in the last 5 minutes for extra greens.
- A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavor.
- Serve with warm crusty bread for maximum comfort.
