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Lentilicious

A Hearty and Nutritious Lentil Stew

4servings
45 min
Easy
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Lentilicious

About this recipe

Experience a delightful blend of flavors with our Lentilicious stew. This heartwarming dish combines lentils with vegetables and spices to create a nourishing and satisfying meal that's perfect for any season. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it's a no-fuss dish that brings comfort to your table.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 potato, diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse and pick through the lentils for debris.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until soft.

  4. 4

    Add potato, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric; stir well.

  5. 5

    Pour in the lentils and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.

  7. 7

    Stir in kale or spinach until wilted.

  8. 8

    Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Chef's tip

For added depth of flavor, consider using smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.

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