Description
Comforting Vegetarian Stew is a one-pot, flavorful, and nourishing meal packed with plant-based protein and fiber, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, with their juice
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups chopped kale or spinach
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5-7 minutes until onion is soft.
2. Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
5. Stir in kale or spinach and cook 5 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Notes
Cool completely before storing.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave, adding broth or water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg