Lentil stew

Lentil stew

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Lentil stew is an easy, cozy one-pot recipe that combines earthy lentils with umami-rich mushrooms and tender winter ...

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Allison Perry

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15 min prep 30 min cook 4 servings

Ingredients

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4 servings
Measurements
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 rib celery (chopped)
  • 2 medium carrots (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 sprig rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • 4 leaves sage (or 2 bay leaves)
  • 1 cup dried lentils (green or brown)
  • 6 ounces mushrooms (any, cut into bite-size pieces.)
  • 10 ounces winter squash (such as butternut, kabocha, delicata, pumpkin, or sweet potatoes. Peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (1.3 cm).)
  • 5 cups vegetable broth (or more if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional)

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Directions

  1. 1

    MAKE FLAVOR BASE: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot. Add 1 medium onion, 1 rib celery, and 2 medium carrots (all chopped), and sauté for 4 minutes.Stir in 3 cloves garlic (pressed), 3 tablespoons tomato paste and sauté 1 more minute.

  2. 2

    ADD VEGETABLES: Add 1 sprig rosemary and 4 leaves sage. You can tie them together with kitchen rope and to the side of the pot’s handle for easy removal.Pour in 5 cups vegetable broth then stir in 1 cup dried lentils (rinsed), 6 ounces mushrooms, and 10 ounces winter squash (diced).Season with 1 teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.

  3. 3

    SIMMER: Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.One minute before turning the heat off, stir in 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.Taste and adjust for salt before serving.

  4. 4

    SERVING SUGGESTIONS: We recommend serving lentil stew with a slice of toasted, crusty bread. Rub the bread with garlic and drizzle it with extra virgin olive oil.We add thinly sliced scallions and parsley for freshness and sometimes a dollop of Greek-style yogurt.The stew is also delicious with brown rice and topped with parmesan cheese.

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https://theplantbasedschool.com/lentil-stew/#wprm-recipe-container-106922

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