Lentil Spinach Stew

Dive into the cozy, wholesome flavors of this Lentil Spinach Stew, a nutrient-packed meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This hearty one-pot recipe combines earthy green or brown lentils, tender sautéed vegetables, and a medley of warming spices, including cumin, coriander, and paprika, to create a deliciously satisfying stew. The addition of fresh baby spinach and a bright splash of lemon juice brings a burst of freshness to every bite. Ready in under an hour, this vegan and gluten-free stew is as healthy as it is comforting. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, soul-soothing dinner!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, canned
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 cups baby spinach, fresh
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their liquid), ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Add the baby spinach to the pot and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the pot from heat, stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice for added brightness.

Step 10

Serve the stew hot in bowls with optional crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2097.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1086.0

Total Fat 40.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5396.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.3g
Protein 48.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 676.2mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 5292.1mg	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: 31.4%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 51.9%