Lentil Stew with Carrots and Celery Recipe
This lentil stew with carrots and celery recipe doesn’t just whisper comfort—it screams it louder than your group chat notifications.
Earthy lentils team up with carrots and celery, making a bowl so hearty even your winter blues consider early retirement.
The flavors mingle like gossiping friends, simmering together until everything tastes rich, cozy, and low-key addictive.
Each spoonful delivers warmth, texture, and the kind of satisfaction leggings were invented to accommodate.
With simple veggies, bold spices, and a no-fuss method, this stew proves weeknight cooking can feel both nourishing and deliciously dramatic.
Lentil Stew with Carrots and Celery Recipe
A hearty, plant-based lentil stew simmered with carrots, celery, aromatics, and spices—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep comfort bowls.
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Onion – 1 large diced
- Garlic – 4 cloves minced
- Carrots – 3 medium chopped
- Celery – 3 stalks sliced
- Green or brown lentils – 1 ½ cups rinsed
- Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
- 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 – 2 tbsp chopped
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté 7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
- Add lentils, broth, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer uncovered 40–45 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice for brightness.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 16 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 110%
- Iron: 28%
- Folate: 35%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Magnesium: 22%
Additional Notes
- Add diced potatoes for extra heartiness.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop.
- Freezes beautifully, making your future self eternally grateful.
