Lentil Vegetable Stew
A comforting and budget-friendly lentil vegetable stew that is warm, hearty, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils Rinse before adding to the pot.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes Canned tomatoes can be used for convenience.
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin Toast for enhanced flavor.
- 1 tsp paprika
- to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
- 2 cups spinach (optional) Add during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- as needed olive oil for sautéing Use for sautéing the vegetables.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- If using, stir in spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Do not walk away from the pot while it's simmering. Adjust salt as needed and taste throughout the cooking process.