Lentil Vegetable Stew
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty Lentil Vegetable Stew, a nourishing one-pot recipe packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors. This plant-based stew combines tender lentils, earthy carrots, celery, and potatoes, all simmered in a fragrant blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and thyme. Finished with a handful of leafy greens and an optional splash of lemon juice for brightness, this nutrient-rich dish is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simmering aroma that fills your kitchen, it’s the perfect choice for a comforting weeknight meal. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice for a complete, soul-warming experience. Perfect for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, this lentil stew is a true crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach or kale, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
Add the diced potatoes, lentils, vegetable broth, and canned tomatoes with their juices to the pot.
Stir in the bay leaf, cumin, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped spinach or kale. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Optional: Stir in lemon juice for a bright finish.
Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1059 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1218 mg | 26% | |
*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.
