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Vegan Red Lentil Stew A bowl of red lentil stew with chunks of carrots and potatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro, and served with a piece of bread on the side.

Vegan Red Lentil Stew

This cozy, hearty Vegan Red Lentil Stew is packed with vegetables and spices to keep you warm all winter long.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegan
Keyword: healthy stew, lentil stew, vegan stew, winter recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 239.5kcal
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 oz tomato paste adds depth and sweetness
  • 1 cup dry red lentils rinsed
  • ½ lb carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 medium potato peeled and diced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or vegetable soup base with water
  • 1 tablespoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for warmth
  • ¾ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
    Diced onions and minced garlic sizzling in olive oil in a pot, beginning to soften and form the base for a flavorful lentil stew.
  • Stir in the tomato paste. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to caramelize and deepen in color.
    A wooden spoon stirring caramelized tomato paste in a pot, creating a deep red, rich color as the paste blends with the cooking ingredients.
  • While the tomato paste is cooking, peel and dice the potato and carrots. Rinse the red lentils under cold water.
  • Once the tomato paste has caramelized, add the diced carrots, potato, and rinsed lentils to the pot.
    Close-up of chopped carrots and potatoes added to red lentils in a pot, ready to be cooked together for a hearty stew.
  • Pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth, followed by cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.
  • Cover the pot with a lid, increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
    A pot of simmering red lentil stew with visible carrots, potatoes, and lentils, cooking in a rich broth on the stove.
  • After 30 minutes, stir the stew and taste for seasoning. Add ½ to ¾ teaspoon of salt, adjusting to your taste.
  • Serve the stew hot, and enjoy!

Notes

This stew is the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening. Serve it with warm bread to complete the meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 239.5kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 37.6g (13%) | Protein: 9.43g (19%) | Fat: 6.55g (10%) | Saturated Fat: 0.8g (5%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Sodium: 1163.77mg (51%) | Potassium: 677mg (19%) | Fiber: 5.27g (22%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 170IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) | Calcium: 5mg (1%) | Iron: 20mg (111%)
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