I was in need of some comfort food today and this dish hit the spot. Warm, healthy, protein dense and plant based, and I think we’ve got ourselves a winner here! Plus, it’s a one pot meal which means fewer dishes. Perfect.
Vegetarian Stewed Curried Lentils
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 celery sticks, diced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 cups vegetarian stock
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 handfuls of fresh spinach
- 1 handful of chopped cilantro
Instructions
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In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, carrots and celery. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the turmeric, curry powder, ginger and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes.
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Add lentils, vegetarian stock, and tomato paste. Reduce heat to minimum, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
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Finally, add in the cilantro and spinach, and stir until wilted. If the water hasn't absorbed, remove lid and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
