Description
A heartwarming vegetable stew filled with tender veggies, earthy lentils, and aromatic broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once warm, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, letting the aroma fill your kitchen.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the diced potatoes and lentils. Give it a good stir to combine all the lovely ingredients.
- Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach or kale, allowing it to wilt and infuse the stew with a burst of color and nutrition. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning if necessary, and then serve this lovely stew hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize the stew with any vegetables or herbs you prefer. This stew can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg