Description
A comforting lentil stew that warms the heart and fills the belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute lentils with canned beans for a quicker option.
- Use low-sodium broth for a healthier choice.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- Feel free to adjust spices based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil recipes, lentil stew, vegan lentil dish