Description
A hearty and healthy lentil mushroom stew that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups lentils
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and garlic; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add chopped mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve warm, topped with fresh herbs or nutritional yeast if desired.
Notes
- This stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a thicker consistency, blend a portion of the stew and stir it back in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg