Spicy Lentil and Vegetable Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew made with lentils and a variety of vegetables.
20
Prep Time (min)
40
Cook Time (min)
60
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
vegetarianstewlentilsvegetables
Instructions
1
Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3
Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper, and zucchini to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
4
Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5
Add the soaked lentils to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
6
Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve hot.