Simple Stewed Lentils
Easy comfort that goes best with a toasted baguette. These stewed lentils are simple to make, but deliver comfort and warmth in each bite.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 306kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 12 ounces carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 ribs celery (trimmed and diced)
- 1 yellow onion (about 4 ounces, peeled and diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or use 1 teaspoon paprika and a pinch of cayenne to taste; plus more for serving)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup dry brown lentils (picked over and rinsed)
- 4 cups chicken stock (see Note 1)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- ¼ cup Italian parsley (loosely packed and minced)
For serving:
Instructions
Sauté the aromatics:
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until the onions begin to soften. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Add the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and stir to coat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to brown the paste.
Simmer the lentils:
- Add the green chiles, diced tomatoes, and chicken stock. See Note 2. Stir in the rinsed lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 45 to 60 minutes until the stew is thick and the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally and add more liquid as needed if it thickens too quickly. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
To serve:
- Ladle the lentils into shallow bowls and scatter freshly minced parsley on top. Serve with toasted bread. Enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: I use chicken stock as I like the flavor, but if you follow a vegetarian diet, simply replace this with your favorite vegetable stock.
Note 2: If using low-sodium chicken stock, you may need to add more kosher salt before you start simmering. Taste the broth and adjust the salt accordingly.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 227mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 18mg
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