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Lentil Stew Recipe

Easy Lentil Stew is made in one pot with green lentils, fire-roasted tomatoes, seasoning, and a few veggies. Just simmer on the stovetop and serve.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups green lentils
  • 1 large russet potato peeled cubed small
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups baby spinach
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Instructions

  • In a heavy bottomed pot, add olive oil and set over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook for 10 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the lentils, potatoes, tomatoes, and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the lentils are tender, use an immersion blender to blend part of the stew for a thicker consistency. Alternatively, you could transfer 2 cups of stew to a high speed blender and blend until creamy.
  • Return the blended soup back to the pot with spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Notes

  • My Top Tip: Rinse your lentils first. Sometimes you'll find little stones or debris hidden in lentils! That's why I always pick through and rinse them in a fine mesh strainer.
  • Storage:  This stew will last for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. When you're ready to eat, reheat your stew in a saucepan on the stovetop! You can also heat up individual bowls in the microwave for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 1136mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8246IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 7mg

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