Name: Easy Lentil Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 can lentil (rinsed and drained); 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion (chopped); 2 stalks celery (chopped); 1 bell peppers (seeded and chopped); 1 clove garlic (finely chopped); 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1 ½ cup water; 1 cup couscous; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tomato (chopped); ¼ cup fresh basil

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This Easy Lentil Stew is the quintessential fall or winter meal to serve.

This lentil stew recipe is sure to fill you up and is a straightforward vegetarian style meal to help get your daily dose of vegetables in.

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Easy Lentil Stew

This lentil stew recipe is sure to fill you up and is a straightforward vegetarian style meal to help get your daily dose of vegetables in.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine internationnal

Servings

Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients

1 can lentil rinsed and drained
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
1 bell peppers seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic finely chopped
1 ½ cup vegetable broth
1 ½ cup water
1 cup couscous
1 tsp dried basil
1 tomato chopped
¼ cup fresh basil

Instructions

In a saucepan heated the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, lentils and broth. Mix and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 12 minutes.
Meanwhile in a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add couscous and basil and mix well. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. With a fork separate the grains from the couscous.
When serving, put the couscous in a 4 bowls, garnish the couscous with the lentil stew, the tomato and the fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

Keyword lentil, stew, vegan. vegetarian

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Comments

Ildiko

October 05, 2020 at 9:26 am

This looks delicious. I love lentils and make lentil soup frequently, particularly during the cooler months. But have never made lentil stew. Love the idea of serving it over couscous.

- Sophie
  
  October 06, 2020 at 9:27 am
  
  For sure you will love this lentil stew !
  
Sabine

October 05, 2020 at 10:34 am

I love lentils and I love a good stew. What I like about this recipe is how fast and easy it comes together.

- Sophie
  
  October 06, 2020 at 9:26 am
  
  Hi Sabine ! Thanks you 🙂
  
Maricruz Avalos Flores

October 05, 2020 at 12:53 pm

Your photos are gorgeous and the recipe seems delicious. Btw, lentils are my thing! I love everything with them. From stews, soups to tacos and burgers!

- Sophie
  
  October 06, 2020 at 9:23 am
  
  Cool ! If lentil are your thing , for sure you need to try this recipe !!
  
Jessica

October 05, 2020 at 5:05 pm

This looks so fragrant and fresh, not to mention healthy. Can't wait to try it!

- Sophie
  
  October 06, 2020 at 9:23 am
  
  Thanks Jessica, Really appreciate it 🙂
  
Jeff Albom

October 05, 2020 at 6:24 pm

This is so easy and tasty. I love that it is on the table in half an hour.

- Sophie
  
  October 06, 2020 at 9:22 am
  
  Thank you so much Jeff! I'm glad you liked it 🙂