Vegan Lentil Stew

19 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 40MINS

Vegan Lentil Stew

Our Lentil Stew recipe is a delicious and hearty vegan meal perfect for busy weeknights! Packed with protein and flavor, this stew will not only fill you up but also leave you wanting more. And if you’re feeling extra hungry, we suggest serving it over a bed of rice or quinoa.
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Our Lentil Stew recipe is a delicious and hearty vegan meal perfect for busy weeknights! Packed with protein and flavor, this stew will not only fill you up but also leave you wanting more. And if you’re feeling extra hungry, we suggest serving it over a bed of rice or quinoa.
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40MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Onion
1
Medium Onion, chopped
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, finely chopped
Celery
1 stalk
Celery, chopped
Carrot
2
Large Carrots, chopped
Sweet Potato
1
Sweet Potato, diced
Smoked Paprika
1 tsp
Smoked Paprika
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Fresh Spinach
2 cups
Sliced Fresh Spinach
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Canned Chopped Tomatoes
2 cups
Canned Chopped Tomatoes
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp
Tomato Paste
Italian Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Italian Seasoning
Brown Lentils
1 can
(15 oz)
Brown Lentils, drained, rinsed
Vegetable Broth
4 cups
Vegetable Broth
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp of juice needed
Bay Leaf
2
Bay Leaves
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Chopped Fresh Parsley

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
369
Fat
5.6 g
Protein
21.3 g
Carbs
60.0 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a large heavy bottom pot, heat Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) over medium-high heat and sauté the Onion (1), Garlic (4 cloves), Celery (1 stalk), and Carrots (2) until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
step 2
Once softened, add in the Sweet Potato (1), Smoked Paprika (1 tsp), Italian Seasoning (1 Tbsp), Tomato Paste (1 Tbsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 tsp), Canned Chopped Tomatoes (2 cups), Salt (1/2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp). Cook for 1-2 minutes until vegetables are evenly coated.
step 3
Next, add Brown Lentils (1 can) to the pot, along with Vegetable Broth (4 cups), 1 Tbsp of Lemon Juice (1), and Bay Leaves (2).
step 4
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are cooked through.
step 5
Add in Fresh Spinach (2 cups) and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
step 6
Remove the lid and take out the bay leaf. Serve with Fresh Parsley (to taste).
step 6 Remove the lid and take out the bay leaf. Serve with Fresh Parsley (to taste).

Tags

Beans & Legumes
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegan
Vegetarian
Rice
Vegetables
Soups & Stews
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