Super Easy Lentils
Perfect for busy weeknights, this "Super Easy Lentils" recipe is a hearty, one-pot wonder packed with wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavors. Featuring tender green or brown lentils simmered in a savory medley of vegetable broth, aromatic vegetables, and fragrant spices like cumin and paprika, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. The addition of canned diced tomatoes adds a subtle tangy richness, while fresh parsley brings a burst of freshness to each bite. Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal prep, this versatile recipe is ideal as a comforting main dish served with crusty bread or over rice. It's vegan, protein-packed, and endlessly satisfying—a must-try for anyone seeking an easy lentil recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1 stalk, diced celery
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the lentils under cold water and pick out any debris.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper and cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), and the bay leaf to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
Remove the bay leaf and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley. Pair with crusty bread or over rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.5 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2867 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1588 mg | 34% | |
*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.
