YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Lentil and Chickpea Stew with Spinach and Hemp Seeds
Savor a warming bowl of creamy lentil and chickpea stew bursting with tender veggies and a subtle umami boost from nutritional yeast. Silky coconut milk ties the flavors together while fresh spinach and a sprinkle of hemp seeds add a nutrient-packed finish to this hearty, satisfying vegan dinner.
INGREDIENTS
40g dry red lentils
1/3 cup cooked chickpeas (~50g)
125g extra firm tofu
1/4 cup cooked shelled edamame (~50g)
1 tbsp hemp seeds
2 cups fresh spinach
0.5 tbsp light coconut milk
1/4 medium yellow onion
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp nutritional yeast
PREPARATION
Rinse the red lentils thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils with water (enough to cover by about 2 inches) and bring to a gentle simmer.
While the lentils begin to soften, dice the quarter portion of yellow onion and mince the garlic clove.
In a separate pot, lightly sauté the onion and garlic with a splash of water or vegetable broth until translucent.
Add the cooked chickpeas, diced extra firm tofu (cut into cubes), and shelled edamame to the sautéed onions.
Stir in the simmering lentils along with any cooking liquid. Allow the stew to gently simmer, letting the flavors meld for about 10 minutes.
Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Then, pour in the light coconut milk and stir in the nutritional yeast (adding all three measures gradually) to create a subtle creamy texture and rich umami flavor.
Season with salt, pepper, and any herbs or spices of your choice (such as cumin or smoked paprika) to enhance the stew’s flavor.
Let the stew simmer for a few more minutes until everything is heated through, then serve warm, garnished with the hemp seeds on top for a nutritious crunch.