Lentil Stew

This Lentil Stew is hearty and filling, yet so simple to make! It’s the perfect healthy yet comforting food to make on a chilly winter day. Plus, all the ingredients are simple and budget-friendly, you won’t regret making this easy recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

• This is the best lentil stew recipe! It’s packed with veggies and flavor, and it’s so easy to make.
• This healthy stew is perfect for a winter dinner or lunch.
• And it’s easy to make vegetarian or vegan, and naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients 

You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this delicious recipe. The best thing about this recipe is it’s a great way to use up whatever vegetables that you already have on hand

• dry lentils
• bone broth or vegetable stock for a vegan version
• onion, diced
• carrots, diced
• turnips or 1 large sweet potato diced into small cubes
• leafy greens such as kale or swiss chard (finely chopped)
• broccoli or cauliflower or a small bunch of asparagus chopped
•  salt
• pepper
• Avocado oil can be substituted for coconut oil or olive oil

Equipment 

You only need a handful of kitchen tools to help you make this hearty stew recipe. you should already have these tools on hand in your kitchen.

• medium saucepan
• large saucepan or pot

How to Make Lentil Stew

This homemade lentil stew is so easy to make. Just follow the instructions below and you have a hearty meal that your whole family will enjoy in no time at all.

• In a medium saucepan, cook lentils in the broth until tender, about 20 minutes.
• To begin cooking the vegetables, pour about 1 TBS of avocado oil into a separate pot or saucepan. 
• Sauté the onion for 1-2 minutes until golden, then add the carrots, and other vegetables (add any available veggies or stick to your favorites!) 
• Cook the vegetables until tender, then add the cooked lentils to create the stew. Season with salt and pepper.
• If you prefer a thinner soup, simply add more broth until it reaches the desired consistency.
• Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy!

Storage

This recipe can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, simply place in a pot on the stove over medium heat until warmed through. You may need to add additional broth or water to thin it out as it will thicken slightly as it sits.

Pro Tips 

Here are a few tips to make sure that your lentil stew turns out perfectly every time that you make it.

• You can easily make this recipe vegan by substituting bone broth for vegetable stock.
• If you don’t have any leafy greens on hand, you could also use spinach.
• This recipe is very versatile so feel free to add in any other vegetables that you like or have on hand.
• You can also add some of your favorite fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
• If you want a heartier stew, you could add some cooked diced chicken or shredded beef.

FAQs

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.