Lentils Stew

Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Lentils Stew, a wholesome and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any season. Packed with protein-rich green or brown lentils, tender vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and a medley of warm spices including cumin, paprika, and thyme, this stew will delight your taste buds and nourish your body. Simmered in a fragrant base of vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, the flavors come together beautifully, while a finishing touch of fresh greens, zesty lemon juice, and optional parsley adds brightness to every bite. Ready in just under an hour, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Serve it on its own, with crusty bread, or over fluffy rice for a comforting, one-pot meal the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups, chopped spinach or kale
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), bay leaf, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.

Step 6

Once the lentils are cooked, remove the bay leaf from the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped spinach or kale and cook for 2-3 additional minutes until the greens are wilted.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve the lentil stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or over cooked rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2448.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1729.1

Total Fat 53.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 5712.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.4g	0%
Total Sugars 50.2g
Protein 82.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 812.6mg	0%
Iron 28.3mg	0%
Potassium 6585.7mg	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: 26.6%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 55.0%