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Lentil Stew Recipe

5 from 4 votes
Discover the best lentil stew recipe! Packed with dried lentils, fresh veggies, flavorful spices, and hearty greens, it's simple, nourishing, and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 142
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cups celery diced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup carrot diced
  • 3 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 can 15 ounce fire roasted tomatoes
  • Parsley for serving

Method
 

  1. STEP 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onions until golden, about 8-10 minutes. Add carrots and celery, cook for 2 minutes to soften.
  2. STEP 2: Add 1 tablespoons olive oil and stir in spices. Once sizzling, add garlic, season with salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. STEP 3: Pour in vegetable broth, scraping up any brown bits. Add red lentils. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer until lentils are soft, about 15 minutes.
  4. STEP 4: Stir in diced tomatoes, bring to a boil. Add spinach to wilt. Remove from heat, stir in balsamic vinegar and lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 501mgPotassium: 426mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4879IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg

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Notes

  • This recipe is for 6 large servings or 8 normal servings.
  • To Store. Lentil stew stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days, perfect for weekly meal prep.
  • To Reheat. If it thickens, thin it with vegetable stock or water before reheating on the stove over medium heat with a lid.
  • To Freeze. It freezes perfectly for up to 3 months, and even longer if needed.Add the greens when reheating for optimal freshness. You can also freeze it with the greens if preferred.

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