Low Sodium Hearty Lentil Stew with Vegetables
Dive into the comforting flavors of this Low Sodium Hearty Lentil Stew with Vegetables, a nutritious and satisfying one-pot meal that’s packed with wholesome ingredients and free from excess salt. Featuring tender green lentils, a medley of garden-fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, and fragrant herbs like thyme and parsley, this stew is both flavorful and heart-healthy. Simmered in a rich, low sodium vegetable broth and brightened with a splash of lemon juice, every spoonful delivers a delightful balance of earthy, tangy, and savory notes. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep, this vegan-friendly recipe makes the perfect warming dinner or meal prep option. Whether you're prioritizing lower sodium content or simply craving a hearty plant-based dish, this lentil stew is sure to hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 400 grams diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in minced garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
Add diced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, lentils, and low sodium vegetable broth to the pot.
Stir in the lemon juice, thyme, bay leaf, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
Add the diced potato to the pot and continue simmering for another 15 minutes until the potato and lentils are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
987 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1093 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.6 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.0 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 4767 mg | 101% | |
*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.
