Hearty Lentil Vegetable Stew

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Introduction
A comforting, nutrient-packed stew loaded with lentils, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. This hearty dish is perfect for cozy dinners and a great option for healthy meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  2. Stir in carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
  3. Add cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, and bay leaf, stirring to coat the vegetables with the spices.
  4. Add lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  5. Lower the heat, cover, and let the stew simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in zucchini during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Time Required
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Tools Needed

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon

Extract of Ingredients and Tags Topics
Ingredients: lentils, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, vegetable broth, spices, olive oil.
Tags Topics: #LentilStew #VegetableStew #HealthyEating #HeartyMeals #ComfortFood #PlantBased #VeganRecipe #EasyDinner #OnePotMeals #GlutenFree

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