Hearty Lentil Stew Food

HEARTY LENTIL ONE POT

Steps:

• Cover the mushrooms in boiling water and leave to soak for 10 mins. Boil the lentils in a pan with plenty of water for 10 mins. Drain and rinse, then tip into a pan with the dried mushrooms and soaking water (don't add the last bit of the liquid as it can contain some grit), rosemary and 2 litres water. Season, cover and simmer for 20 mins.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onions for 5 mins. Stir in the fresh mushrooms and garlic and fry for 5 mins more. Stir in the lentil mixture and bouillon powder, then add the carrots, celery and potatoes. Cover and cook for 20 mins, stirring often, until the veg and lentils are tender, topping up the water level if needed.
• Remove any tough stalks from the cavolo nero, then add to the pan and cover and cook for 5 mins more. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, serve half in bowls, then chill the rest to eat another day. Will keep in the fridge for two to three days. Reheat in a pan until hot.

HEARTY VEGETARIAN LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Bring water and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Increase heat to high, add wine, and let it sizzle and bubble for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Stir in carrots, celery, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cabbage, tomato paste, brown sugar, curry powder, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, until flavors are well blended and vegetables are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

VEGAN LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• 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

HEARTY LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Finely dice the onion. Peel and finely chop the carrots. Chop the celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic.
• In a large pot, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook 3 to 4 minutes until just translucent. Add the smoked paprika, cumin, fennel seeds, and lentils and stir 1 minute. Add the canned tomatoes and their juices, vegetable broth, and kosher salt.
• Bring to a simmer. Simmer covered, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Remove lid and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the lentils are tender. Stir in the spinach in the last minute or so and cook until it wilts (if using kale or chard, add it in the last 5 minutes).
• Remove from the heat. Taste and season with additional salt and fresh ground pepper as necessary. For best flavor, garnish with Parmesan cheese. Stores refrigerated for up to 4 days and frozen for 3 to 4 months.

LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the lentils, water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until lentils and vegetables are tender.

HEARTY LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Place lentils in a fine mesh colander and rinse under cold running water to remove any dirt and debris. Pick through to make sure there aren't any little stones and discard any shriveled lentils.
• Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Stir in onions, celery, and leeks and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Toss in the garlic and for another minute or two.
• Add the lentils, kale, potatoes, carrots, canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, water and seasoning.
• Bring to a boil, then cover, and let simmer on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender and vegetables are just fork tender.

HEARTY RED LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water, onions, garlic, and 2 bouillon cubes to a boil in a large pot. Add lentils, squash, carrots, white potatoes, and sweet potatoes. If the majority of food is not covered in water, add more water and the corresponding amount of bouillon. Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Add celery and simmer for 5 minutes. Add watercress, peas, dill, and soy sauce. Mash some of the potatoes and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes

HEARTY LAMB AND LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients but the parsley, salt and black pepper.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
• Just before serving, remove bay leaves, stir in parsley and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

18+ BEST LENTIL RECIPES (+LENTIL NACHOS)

Steps:

• After cooking the lentils in the broth and enchilada sauce, make your cheese sauce.
• Add the chips to a baking sheet, then top with ingredients and bake until cheese has melted.

HEARTY LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, combine lentils, broth, and 1 cup water. Heat to boiling on high. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes or until tender.
• Meanwhile, in deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add cumin seeds and cook 15 to 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring. Add shallots and coconut; cook 3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in potatoes and cook 2 minutes. Carefully pour lentil mixture into skillet; stir to combine. Cover and cook 10 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and salt. Cook 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, stirring.

HEARTY LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• In a pot, put the onions, bay leaves, stock cube and water.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Uncover the pot, add the squash and sweet potatoes.
• Cover and allow to cook for further 10 minutes.
• Add carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add watercress and serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

HEARTY LAMB AND LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients but the parsley, salt and black pepper.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
• Just before serving, remove bay leaves, stir in parsley and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

HEARTY VEGAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Saute: In large dutch oven or pot, heat water/olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, saute for 5 minutes. Add the paprika, curry, and cumin, saute 1 minute, or until fragrant.
• Simmer: Add the green beans, tomatoes, potatoes, lentils, and liquids, give a good stir and bring to a boil, turn heat to low, cover askew and simmer for 30 - 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add greens: 5 minutes before soup is done, stir in the greens. Add more water if needed, maybe up to 1 cup. Add lemon juice and season with salt & pepper.
• Serve: Ladle into soup bowls and top with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and squeeze of lemon juice for an extra touch of brightness. Pairs great with homemade vegan cornbread, vegan naan or artisan bread.
• Serves 6
• Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 days. store covered. To keep longer, store in the freezer in freezer-safe containers for 2 - 3 months.

HEARTY RED LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, cook the onion in oil over medium heat, until softened and golden (about 5 minutes).
• Add the garlic, ginger, curry, cumin, turmeric, chili, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, and then reduce the heat to medium-low.
• At this point, add red lentils, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Cook, stirring often, for about 25 minutes, or until the lentils are fully cooked and the stew has thickened up nicely.

VEGAN LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and beginning to soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Add leeks and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, cumin, miso and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and the tomato paste has darkened, about 1 minute.
• Add water, lentils and salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until the lentils are almost tender, 25 minutes. Stir in greens; cover and cook until the greens are wilted, about 10 minutes.