Green Lentil and Vegetable Stew

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This hearty and tasty stew is the perfect balance of fibre, protein, and a variety of essential nutrients. It is both vegan and gluten-free.

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time25 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time55 mins
 2 cans of green lentilsdrained and rinsed
 4 cups (1 litre) vegetable stock
 2 carrotschopped
 2 celery stalkschopped
 1 oniondiced
 3 cloves garlicminced
 1 can chopped tomatoes
 1 cup (200g) sweet potatoesdiced
 1 cup (200g) butternut squashdiced
 1 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp ground turmeric
 0.50 tsp ground coriander
 0.50 tsp smoked paprika
 Salt and pepper to taste
 2 tbsp olive oil
 Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.

2

Add minced garlic, ground cumin, turmeric, coriander, and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

3

Add the drained and rinsed green lentils, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

4

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.

5

Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

6

Ladle the warm Vegan Green Lentil and Vegetable Stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Ingredients

 2 cans of green lentilsdrained and rinsed
 4 cups (1 litre) vegetable stock
 2 carrotschopped
 2 celery stalkschopped
 1 oniondiced
 3 cloves garlicminced
 1 can chopped tomatoes
 1 cup (200g) sweet potatoesdiced
 1 cup (200g) butternut squashdiced
 1 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp ground turmeric
 0.50 tsp ground coriander
 0.50 tsp smoked paprika
 Salt and pepper to taste
 2 tbsp olive oil
 Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.

2

Add minced garlic, ground cumin, turmeric, coriander, and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

3

Add the drained and rinsed green lentils, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

4

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.

5

Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

6

Ladle the warm Vegan Green Lentil and Vegetable Stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Notes

Green Lentil and Vegetable Stew

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