YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Hearty Vegetable Lentil Stew
Enjoy a warming bowl of Hearty Vegetable Lentil Stew bursting with tender green lentils, silky extra-firm tofu, and a medley of fresh vegetables. The vibrant flavors of carrot, celery, onion, and garlic meld with crushed tomatoes and fresh spinach, all softly simmered in a light olive oil-infused broth. This satisfying stew is not only delicious but richly nutritious, making it a comforting choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cooked green lentils (198g)
150g extra-firm tofu
1 medium carrot (61g)
1 stalk celery (40g)
1/2 medium onion (55g)
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes (125g)
1 cup raw spinach (30g)
2 cloves garlic (6g)
1 tablespoon olive oil (14g)
1 cup vegetable broth or water (240g)
PREPARATION
Rinse the lentils and cook them according to package instructions until tender, or use pre-cooked lentils.
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and cut into small cubes.
Chop the carrot, celery, and onion into uniform pieces. Mince the garlic.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the tofu cubes to the pot and gently stir, allowing them to slightly brown.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth (or water), then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the cooked lentils and raw spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts and combines with the stew.
Season with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs (such as thyme or bay leaf) if desired. Allow the stew to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. Enjoy your nourishing bowl of Hearty Vegetable Lentil Stew hot.