Description
Warm your soul with this Veggie Packed Lentil Stew, a nourishing blend of hearty lentils and vibrant vegetables. Each spoonful delivers a comforting mix of flavors and textures, making it ideal for cozy nights or meal prep for busy weeks. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, this stew is the ultimate hug in a bowl that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed lentils with diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Season with thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; simmer covered for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Near the end of cooking, add spinach or kale until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Serve hot with crusty bread or as is.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg