Georgian Lentil and Walnut Stew

Name: Georgian Lentil and Walnut Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4.5 servings
Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, finely chopped); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried coriander; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup red lentils (rinsed); 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 4 cup vegetable broth; 0.5 cup ground walnuts (finely ground); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 whole crusty bread

A rich and warming Georgian-inspired lentil stew, featuring earthy red lentils simmered with fragrant spices, tomatoes, and ground walnuts for a unique texture and savory depth, served with crusty bread.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 4.5
Cuisine: Georgian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.02/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
High-Fiber
Halal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, finely chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon dried coriander
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
4 cup vegetable broth
0.5 cup ground walnuts (finely ground)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 whole crusty bread

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add finely chopped yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, dried coriander, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add rinsed red lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Stir in finely ground walnuts, chopped fresh cilantro, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Ladle the hot stew into bowls and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

For best flavor, let the stew rest for a few minutes before serving. It also reheats beautifully for leftovers.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 360
Protein: 18.5 g
Carbohydrates: 45.2 g
Fat: 13.5 g
Fiber: 15.8 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Sugar: 5.5 g