Vegetarian Hearty Lamb Stew

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Vegetarian Hearty Lamb Stew, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Packed with wholesome ingredients like tender potatoes, earthy cremini mushrooms, and protein-rich lentils, this stew delivers the rich, savory flavors you crave—without any meat. A medley of aromatic herbs, a splash of red wine, and umami-packed soy sauce create a deeply satisfying broth that's perfect for cozy dinners. Ready in just 80 minutes and serving up to six, it’s a hearty, one-pot meal that’s ideal for vegetarians and anyone looking to enjoy a flavorful, soul-warming dish. Serve with crusty bread for the perfect pairing!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cups lentils, cooked
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Stir in the sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, and chopped celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the quartered cremini mushrooms to the pot and sauté for another 3 minutes until they start to brown.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and red wine. Stir in the tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, and soy sauce.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the cooked lentils and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3183.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2166.1

Total Fat 40.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6029.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 347.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.6g	0%
Total Sugars 53.7g
Protein 79.3g	0%

Vitamin D 15.9IU	0%
Calcium 549.4mg	0%
Iron 29.0mg	0%
Potassium 9597.2mg	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: 17.5%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 67.2%