Savory Lentil Stew is a hearty and delicious vegetarian dish perfect for a cold evening. Here's a simple recipe that you can try:
Ingredients:
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 potato, peeled and chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can dice tomatoes
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for a few minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the chopped carrots, celery, and potato to the pot, and continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes.
Add the rinsed lentils to the pot, along with the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the stew simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve the savory lentil stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Savory Lentil Stew!