NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 cup cooked brown lentils

5 oz extra firm tofu

3 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 tbsp hemp hearts

2 cup fresh spinach

0.5 cup diced carrots

0.5 cup diced celery

0.25 cup diced onion

2 cloves garlic

1.75 cups vegetable broth

0.5 tsp dried thyme

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a large pot, sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery over medium heat with 0.25 cup of the vegetable broth until the onions are translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.

• 2

  Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika to the pot, stirring for one minute until the spices become fragrant.

• 3

  Pour in the remaining 1.5 cups of vegetable broth along with the cooked brown lentils and the extra firm tofu that has been crumbled into bite-sized pieces.

• 4

  Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh spinach and nutritional yeast, continuing to cook for 2 minutes until the spinach is completely wilted and the stew has slightly thickened.

• 6

  Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to brighten the flavors.

• 7

  Ladle the hearty stew into a bowl and garnish with the hemp hearts for an extra boost of plant-based protein and texture before serving.