Preparation. CONTACT Hi, this looks scrumptious! I did make some minor changes, but mostly stuck to the recipe and it turned out amazing. An earlier iteration used water interchangeably with stock and let me tell you that there were some very grumpy readers. Hi, Alexandra. It’s a tiny amount, just half a teaspoon, but is very important in this recipe. It is my daughters most requested soup/stew… Thank you! Alexandra, I came to your page via Vanilla and Bean, and I am glad I did. Those chunks of potatoes, and the greens, just add character to it. This soup is simple and sublime. View All Recipes CONNECT WITH OE but they’ll thicken the stew further and change the texture a bit. I used the herbes de Provence and threw in some mushrooms. Really, really good. Yes, stew. I forwarded the recipe to my daughter as she has just moved out of the family home for the first time in our lives. by rya1842 (0) Top 100 Pantry Recipes. Add garlic and onion and stir 30 seconds. The mashed potatoes are easy to make as well. I love that it only requires simple ingredients that I am always likely to have at home. Prep Time: 10 mins. This lentil stew comes together in about 40 minutes start-to-finish. ❤️❤️❤️ this recipe!! Learn how your comment data is processed. Add the onions, celery, and leeks and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. As I like to keep the recipes on The Minimalist Vegan approachable and using everyday ingredients, I have created a stew … I wouldn’t peel them otherwise, because the most nutritious part is the skin. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. I made this recipe for dinner yesterday. It’s in between a traditional Indian potato and pea curry (Aloo Matar) and a red lentil dhal. If you liked this recipe, make sure to leave a comment below, I love hearing from you! Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Maybe I have a more mature palate, but I didn’t add a sweetener and I thought it was delicious all the same. This rich lentil stew recipe is absolutely perfect to cosy up with on those cold evenings. I’m sure a vegan person would choose to sweeten with the coconut sugar : ), I made this soup for tonight’s dinner and it was delicious! I have had some comments that this recipe is too spicy despite just a quarter teaspoon of cayenne pepper for flavour. Lentil Stew Variations. Newer Post →, Cooking Basic Beans in the Rancho Gordo Manner Curried Lentil & Potato Stew. Add the onions and turmeric. Sorry about that! Yum yum yum. * If you don't have fresh herbs, substitute 1 tablespoon of herbes de Provence in place of the rosemary and thyme. Thank you. Thanks for another beautiful dish! Hi Naomi! With just a handful of ingredients plus spices, it’s a truly excellent classic dish. This looks delicious but it isn’t completely vegan if it has honey in it. • In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Instructions. However, me being the meat eater of the house hold I garnished my serving with a good serving of sliced smoked duck breast thrown on top. I used spinach because that’s what I had on hand. It's freezing cold here in Calgary, we just got our first huge snowfall and I have such a busy week ahead. Season the sweet potato and coconut milk stew again with salt and pepper. When hot, add the meat if using and brown for 3 … Sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds. This healthy vegan lentil and potato stew is full of comfort food goodness and seasonal ingredients, like carrots, greens, and wintery herbs. You can use split lentils (I’m guessing you mean red ones?) November 22, 2020, Chana Masala Healthy one pot Moroccan lentil potato stew with carrots, onion, and spices. Absolutely delicious! https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/beef-lentil-and-potato-stew.html Hamburger Lentil Potato Tomato Stew. Like most stews, this dish is a little on the homely-looking side, but very tasty, filling, and easy to pull together. This post was originally published in October 2017. With readers checking in from around the globe, it must be kind of funny for those basking in sunshine to see a recipe for soup. Season again with soy sauce (if needed), black pepper, and chili flakes. Too funny about your grandma… Good thing she doesn't speak English! This is winter comfort food all the way. Add more boiling water if needed. Mix until onions are all evenly coated yellow. This family-friendly recipe will be your new favorite easy weeknight meal. Hamburger Lentil Potato Tomato Stew. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. FAQ It’ll still taste good though! Both are good go-to herbs just about year round depending on where you live as 1. they probably over-winter, and 2. unlike basil, both are excellent options dried. Lentils are amazing, and we often incorporate them in our meals. September 02, 2020, Baked Cassoulet Beans with Summer Squash & Corn If you have cooked lentils on hand, you can use them instead of dried if you have to use them up. I'm headed out to grab the ingredients tomorrow and I pinned the recipe. This data is provided by a calculator and is a rough estimation of the nutritional information in this recipe. So happy to hear that, thanks for sharing! • The pot might get a bit brown on the bottom from the starch in the potatoes. Serve hot and keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Check out this collection of cozy cold weather soup recipes! Try to use organic if you can as potatoes are one of the most heavily sprayed crops in conventional agriculture but the skin is excellent. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. A truly delicious vegetable Wellington, which I’m going to have for my Christmas Dinner! Add the lentils and reduce the heat to medium-low, then simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the carrots and potatoes are tender. This is a thick, fragrant, and hearty stew. But I am smitten with how quickly lentils cook and their distinct flavor. Make sure you’re not using hot paprika. We definitely feel this has a place in our kitchen! The stew will thicken slightly as it sits. It’s fairly typical in (good) vegan recipes to ensure that there’s a proper depth of flavour in the dish and I don’t encourage leaving it out. Adding the vinegar should help lift it, but otherwise the broth will incorporate it and you'll end up with a more flavourful stew. Unfortunately I’ve never used an instant pot so I can’t really advise on how to use one for this recipe. 1. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, … I loved this recipe without the Dijon mustard, honey, and thyme. Summer Barbecue, 33 Ways. That sounds absolutely delicious, Sara, thank you for the inspiration! Be the first to review this recipe. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. This budget friendly, healthy vegan lentil and potato stew is full of comfort food goodness and seasonal ingredients, like carrots, greens, & winter herbs. Glad you're feeling better! Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Rinse lentils in a colander. This hearty lentil potato stew is vegan, budget friendly, full of seasonal ingredients, like carrots, potatoes and wintery herbs: the ultimate comfort food in a bowl! Can l use split lentils, or must they be whole? I use water all the time and just up the salt a bit to make up for it (if you’re using store-bought stock, it’s really just salt anyway). This is EXACTLY what I need this week! Add lentils and cleansing broth. I had lentil soup 3 times this week, and I'm still salivating looking at yours. Simply peel (or leave skin on for more texture), boil until tender, and mash! The lentils, potatoes and tomatoes do all the work, especially if you make the stew a day before so the flavors can develop better. Thanks so much! Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the oil. You're so welcome, and thanks for letting me know that it went well . This healthy vegan lentil and potato stew is full of comfort food goodness and seasonal ingredients, like carrots, greens, and wintery herbs. If you’re not too keen on eating so many potatoes, you can switch the carrot/potato amounts and use more carrots and less potatoes. If you prefer to go right to the recipe, there is a handy “Skip to Recipe” button right at the top of the post, before anything else – you’ll find this on almost every recipe site you visit. This was fantastic! Cook Time: 35 mins. Even my kids loved it. ** Try to soak the lentils for 24 hours, but use dried and rinsed in a pinch. The stew will also become thicker if it has some time to sit and develop. You can leave the herbs out if you don’t have any or don’t want to buy a whole bundle for such a small amount. Alternatively, try subbing in a tablespoon of herbes de Provence – the recipe includes a note on how to use it instead of fresh herbs. Add the coconut milk and kale to the pot and stir. Healthy, delicious and creamy lentil stew made in the Instant Pot in less than 30 minutes! Our black caviar and French-style lentils both are very small, which normally would mean the skin-to-flesh ratio would be off, but with these, the skin seems to melt in your mouth. haha It's just so good, and I love potatoes too, so this is a great combo. So if you don’t have vegetable broth please feel free to use water and then season to taste. Tag me on instagram @occasionallyeggs and #occasionallyeggs so I can see what you’re making, and stay in touch via email, facebook, and pinterest. 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