Name: Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups green lentils, rinsed; 1 onion, diced; 3 carrots, chopped; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 potatoes, cubed; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tbsp paprika; 1/2 tsp thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups fresh spinach (added at end)

Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Stew

Course: Main

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

hours

Calories

290

kcal

A protein-rich, flavorful vegan stew that's both nutritious and satisfying

Ingredients

2 cups green lentils, rinsed
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 potatoes, cubed
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups fresh spinach (added at end)

Directions

Add lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and potatoes to slow cooker
Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth
Add bay leaves, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours
Stir in fresh spinach 10 minutes before serving
Remove bay leaves before serving