Emeril's Lentil Stew

Warm up your weeknight dinners with Emeril's Lentil Stew, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy evenings. Packed with tender green lentils, vibrant vegetables, and a smoky spice blend of paprika, cumin, and thyme, this stew is a nutritional powerhouse that's both comforting and satisfying. Simmered in a rich broth with a hint of brightness from fresh lemon juice, it's finished with wilted spinach for a touch of vibrancy and garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color. Ready in under an hour and perfect for a crowd, this one-pot vegetarian recipe is an easy meal prep option and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a light salad. Perfect for cold-weather cooking or healthy meal planning, this lentil stew is a must-try for hearty stew lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can)
• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and dried thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Step 4

Add the can of diced tomatoes, lentils, broth, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.

Step 6

Uncover the pot, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the baby spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Step 7

Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2660.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	854.9

Total Fat 32.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6578.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.6g	0%
Total Sugars 42.3g
Protein 32.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 433.5mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 3990.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 53.2%