Lentil Stew with Smoked Paprika Recipe
This lentil stew with smoked paprika struts into your kitchen like it owns the place—bold, smoky, and ready to slay dinnertime.
The paprika transforms humble lentils into something you’d swear took hours of complicated wizardry, when really, it’s weekday-friendly magic.
It delivers cozy comfort with a fiery kick that pairs perfectly with your sass, oversized sweaters, and that unfinished glass of wine.
Serve it with crusty bread, roll your eyes at anyone doubting vegan food, and enjoy the kind of stew that feeds both stomach and soul.
Lentil Stew with Smoked Paprika Recipe
A smoky, hearty vegan stew made with lentils, paprika, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Onion – 1 large diced
- Garlic – 4 cloves minced
- Carrots – 2 diced
- Celery – 2 stalks diced
- Green or brown lentils – 1 cup rinsed
- Smoked paprika – 2 tsp
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Tomatoes – 1 ½ cups chopped
- Vegetable broth – 6 cups
- Bay leaf – 1
- Salt – 1 ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Fresh parsley – ¼ cup chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 8 minutes.
- Stir in smoked paprika and cumin; cook 1 minute.
- Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 35–40 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 295
- Total Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 12 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Folate: 38%
- Iron: 27%
- Vitamin A: 40%
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Magnesium: 24%
Additional Notes
- Add chili flakes if you want extra heat.
- Serve with rice or bread for a filling meal.
- A squeeze of lemon adds brightness.
