How to Make Hearty Vegetarian Lentil Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a comforting and nourishing meal that's packed with protein and flavor? This Hearty Vegetarian Lentil Stew is the perfect recipe to warm you up on a chilly day. Filled with wholesome ingredients and aromatic spices, this stew is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups dry white wine
  • 3 cups chopped carrots
  • 3 cups chopped celery
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cups chopped bell pepper
  • 1 ½ cups chopped cabbage
  • ½ (8 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    157 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 660mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 554mg