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Easy red lentil stew
Servings 2
Prep 10 min
Cook 25 min
Total 35 min
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Easy red lentil stew

310 Calories
17 g Proteins
43 g Carbs
6 g Fats

This red lentil stew is the ultimate cozy dinner. It’s packed with protein, fiber, and flavor thanks to a blend of earthy vegetables, warming spices, and a splash of lemon. Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly!

Ingredients
1
tbsp
Olive oil
1
Onion
diced
2
Cloves garlic
minced
200
g
Sweet potato
diced
100
g
Carrot
sliced
50
g
Kale
chopped
400
g
Tomato
diced
950
ml
Vegetable broth
1
tsp
Cumin
1
tsp
Smoked Paprika
1
tsp
Turmeric
Salt & pepper to taste
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Tips & Variations
  • Use red lentils for speed, they break down quickly and naturally thicken the stew.
  • Add chili flakes or a spoonful of harissa for heat.
  • Freeze leftovers in single portions for easy weeknight meals.

Instructions

Step 1
Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil or water until soft (about 5 minutes)
Step 2
Build the base: Add diced sweet potato, carrot, lentils, and spices. Stir for 1 minute.
Step 3
Simmer: Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally
Step 4
Add greens: Stir in kale or spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Step 5
Finish: Adjust salt and pepper, then add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
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Olive oil

Olive oil

Onion

Onion

Cloves garlic

Cloves garlic

Sweet potato

Sweet potato

Carrot

Carrot

Kale

Kale

Tomato

Tomato

Vegetable broth

Vegetable broth

Cumin

Cumin

Smoked Paprika

Smoked Paprika

Turmeric

Turmeric

Salt & pepper to taste

Salt & pepper to taste

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