YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Hearty Vegetable Lentil Stew
Enjoy a warming bowl of hearty vegetable lentil stew bursting with tender lentils, savory chickpeas, and fresh garden veggies simmered in a light vegetable broth. This nourishing, satisfying stew is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, offering a comforting yet energizing meal with bright, earthy flavors and a touch of aromatic garlic and herbs.
INGREDIENTS
1.5 cups cooked lentils
0.5 cup cooked chickpeas
1 cup fresh spinach
1 medium carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
0.5 cup diced tomatoes
0.5 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 dried bay leaf
Salt and Pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Add the diced carrot and celery to the pot, and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the cooked lentils and chickpeas to the pot. Allow the stew to simmer for about 10 minutes so the flavors meld together.
Fold in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the hearty vegetable lentil stew into bowls and enjoy warm.