Lentil Bro
Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, "Lentil Bro" is the ultimate comfort food for cold nights or nourishing midweek meals. This vegan-friendly recipe combines tender green or brown lentils, a medley of aromatic vegetables, and a vibrant blend of spices, including cumin, paprika, and thyme, to create a soul-satisfying bowl of goodness. Fresh spinach and a splash of zesty lemon juice add a bright, fresh finish to this protein-packed dish. With just 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking time, you'll have a wholesome, nutrient-rich lentil soup ready to serve. Pair it with crusty bread or spoon it over rice for a filling and flavorful meal that's perfect for the whole family. Keywords: lentil soup, vegan recipes, healthy comfort food, easy lentil stew, plant-based dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (canned)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 cups spinach (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onions are translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed lentils, canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and give the soup a final stir. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot with bread or over rice for a more filling meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5992 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.0 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.2 g | 179% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.5 g | ||
| Protein | 84.1 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 543 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 5319 mg | 113% | |
*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.
