Potato Lentil Stew

Warm, hearty, and brimming with flavor, this Potato Lentil Stew is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Packed with nutritious vegetables like carrots, celery, and hearty potatoes, along with protein-rich brown or green lentils, this one-pot wonder is both satisfying and wholesome. Slow-simmered in a flavorful broth spiced with cumin, paprika, and thyme, and rounded out with a touch of diced tomatoes, this vegan stew is the perfect balance of earthy and savory. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep time, it’s a great choice for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of brightness, and enjoy a bowl of this nourishing, gluten-free dish. Ideal for fall and winter nights, this Potato Lentil Stew is comfort food done right!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes, lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), ground cumin, paprika, thyme, and the bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes. Stir occasionally and check to ensure the lentils and potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf from the pot. Taste the stew and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 7

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3574.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2508.9

Total Fat 46.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6751.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 440.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 78.9g	0%
Total Sugars 64.4g
Protein 107.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 884.0mg	0%
Iron 35.6mg	0%
Potassium 10955.6mg	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: 16.2%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 67.4%