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Amazing 1 Lentil Stew with Winter Vegetables

Lentil Stew with Winter Vegetables
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A hearty and warming lentil stew packed with seasonal winter vegetables. This recipe from Finding My Sunday Flavor is perfect for a comforting and nourishing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 pound winter squash (like butternut or acorn), peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add the cubed winter squash to the pot. Cover and continue to simmer for another 20-25 minutes, or until lentils and squash are tender.
  6. Stir in the kale or spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mash some of the cooked squash against the side of the pot.
  • Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips or sweet potatoes.
  • This stew tastes even better the next day!

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Find it online: https://sundayflavor.com/lentil-stew-winter-vegetables/