Lentil Stew is a definite staple in our household. It is the ultimate comfort food, in my opinion. I find that I make this whenever I am feeling like a cold is coming on… it does wonders for nourishing body and mind. Oh, and it’s nice and cheap and easy. That’s what she said.
Lentils are the perfect pantry staple because, unlike beans, they do not need to soak overnight, so if you find that dinnertime is a couple of hours away and you have no idea what to make, you can throw this together with relatively little effort. Mix and match whatever spices you want, but I tend to keep mine nice and simple. Enjoy!
Lentil Stew
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry green lentils
- 1 28-oz box of vegetable stock (or your own)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 5 cloves garlic, minced or smashed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrots, chopped
- handful of kale
- 1 small can San Marzano tomatoes (I used whole peeled, but you can use chopped too)
Serve with brown rice and homemade cornbread with honey butter. Add some sharp cheddar too if you’re feeling cheesy (we often are). Have a lovely weekend!
yes! lentils are awesome! cheap, easy and delicious. and this stew looks quite tasty. i’ve been making the same recipe for years, i think i’ll try your recipe next time 😀
I love a good lentil stew! Thanks for this!
Lentils are a favorite of ours too! It’s the one super healthy food that I can get both my kids to eat without any coaxing.
Yay for lentils! This looks great- lentils plus kale has to be yummy.
That looks really good. I’m trying to find more meatless meals, and this looks like a great option. Thanks for sharing!
This is my all time favorite soup/stew! I make it all the time. I love seeing new recipes …thanks!
YUM YUM YUM! I love making and eating lentil soup, but I’ve never put in kale aka my favorite veggie before! I definitely will next time. Thanks Lauren!