Smoky Red Lentil Stew

Looking for a hearty and flavorful vegetarian stew to warm you up on a chilly evening? Look no further than this delicious Smoky Red Lentil Stew. Not only is it easy to make, it’s packed with plant-based protein and has a smoky kick from smoked paprika. Red lentils cook quickly, so this is a great stew to make on a whim any night of the week! I’ve tested this stew for weeks now, and it’s officially part of our go-to dinner rotation. The creaminess you get from the cooked red lentils and the warm flavor from the smoked paprika are an incredible combo.

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 425 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 tablespoons - olive oil
1 - yellow onion
3 stalks - celery
3 - carrots
1 cup - shiitake mushrooms
2 teaspoons - kosher salt
3 cloves - garlic
2 tablespoons - balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons - smoked paprika powder
1 tsp - cumin
2 cups - dried red lentils
6 cups - vegetable broth
1 cup - greens of choice
greek yogurt
sour cream
chives
green onions
hot sauce

Instructions

Heat olive oil in large stock pot over low/medium heat. Sauté onions for 4 minutes. Add celery, carrots and shiitakes and sauté an additional 3 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender. Add garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and cook for an additional minute.
Add the balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are soft.
Add the greens of choice and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until fork tender.
Serve with desired toppings.

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