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Lentil Stew Recipe

Katie Jasiewicz
Lentil Stew combines veggies, beans, and grains for a hearty meal. You won't go away hungry!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 582 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Grapeseed Oil
  • 1 Red Onion Diced
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
  • 8 Carrot Sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Red Lentils
  • 1 1/2 cups Brown Lentils
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Or chicken broth
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 Sweet Potato Peeled and finely diced, about 1 cup
  • 6 cups Kale Chopped
  • 3 cups Cooked Quinoa Divided

Instructions
 

  • Pre-soak the lentils for at least 30 minutes adding equal parts water to the lentils.
  • In a large cast-ironpot over medium-high heat, add about 2 tablespoons grape seed oil. Heat 1 minute untilhot, then add the onion.Season with salt and sauté for 3minutes until soft.
  • Add the carrots, celery, and garlic and cook for 3 additional minutes. Drain and rinse the lentils then add thelentils to the pot and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander, and turmeric,stirring for 1 minute.Add the chicken broth and water as well as a large pinch of salt and pepper. Stir, bring to a boil then reduce to low heat and gently simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Carefully stir in the diced sweet potato and kale. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through but not mushy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Enjoy with a 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa or by itself.

Notes

  • Want to spice up the stew? Add 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes when your adding in the rest of the spices.
  • I've also made this stew with using just 1 1/2 cups of lentils and 1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa--came out just as good!

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcalCarbohydrates: 101gProtein: 27gFat: 7gSodium: 126mgFiber: 18gSugar: 8g
Keyword Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Lentils, Lunches, One Pot Meals, Simmered, Soups, Stews, Vegetarian
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