Description
A hearty high fiber lentil stew made with simple, whole ingredients. Rich in flavor, gut-friendly, and ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup dried brown lentils
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
4 cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste, cumin, and paprika; stir well.
3. Pour in broth and add lentils. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Great for meal prep and freezer friendly.
Serve with whole grain bread or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg