Slow-Simmered Lentil Stew

Name: Slow-Simmered Lentil Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 carrots (peeled and diced); 2 celery stalks (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1.5 cup lentils (rinsed); 6 cup vegetable broth; 1.5 teaspoon thyme (dried); 0.5 teaspoon rosemary (dried); 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1 baguette (for serving); 6 cup mixed greens; 0.25 cup vinaigrette dressing

A richly flavored, comforting vegetarian stew packed with green lentils, hearty root vegetables, and fragrant herbs, ideal for a cool evening.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $2.76/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 carrots (peeled and diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1.5 cup lentils (rinsed)
6 cup vegetable broth
1.5 teaspoon thyme (dried)
0.5 teaspoon rosemary (dried)
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1 baguette (for serving)
6 cup mixed greens
0.25 cup vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the undrained diced tomatoes, rinsed lentils, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the stew has thickened.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before serving, if using.
Serve the savory slow-simmered lentil stew hot with slices of baguette on the side. Toss the mixed greens with vinaigrette dressing to create a simple side salad. Offer the stew, bread, and salad separately for family members to enjoy.

Notes

The stew can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Flavors often deepen overnight. For a creamier stew, a portion can be blended before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 440
Protein: 24.3 g
Carbohydrates: 70.8 g
Fat: 8.5 g
Fiber: 20.1 g
Sodium: 950 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
Sugar: 10.2 g