Lentil Stew

Warm, hearty, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this Lentil Stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days or when you're craving a nutritious, plant-based meal. Packed with protein-rich lentils, tender potatoes, and a medley of carrots, celery, and spinach, it’s simmered in a savory broth infused with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and thyme. A splash of zesty lemon juice adds a bright finishing touch, making every spoonful irresistibly satisfying. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot stew is perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep, pairing beautifully with crusty bread or serving as a filling main dish on its own. Perfect for vegans and vegetarians, this Lentil Stew recipe is a flavorful, nutrient-packed staple you’ll want to make again and again!

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, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, with their juices
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and cubed potato to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Mix in the ground cumin, paprika, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped spinach. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Step 8

Add the lemon juice and stir well. Taste, and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve the lentil stew warm with crusty bread or over rice, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2427.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1308.9

Total Fat 40.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5023.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.1g
Protein 51.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 580.3mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 6417.3mg	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: 26.3%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 58.9%