vegan lentil stew

Nothing is better on a cold winter evening than a hearty, comforting meal, and this Vegan Lentil Stew fits the bill perfectly. Serve with some gluten-free bread to make this an absolutely perfect and filling meal.

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Course: Main Course, Stew

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: vegan lentil stew

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 79kcal

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried lentils green or brown lentils sorted and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water
1 medium onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 stalks celery chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 14 ounces can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
2 medium carrots diced
1 medium potato diced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
salt to taste

Instructions

Heat oil or water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute
Add celery, Italian seasoning, paprika, cumin, thyme and cook for 30 seconds.
Add lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots and potatoes, bay leaf and vegetable broth.
Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer for about 40 minutes or until stew has reached the desired texture.
Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and serve

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