Best 6 Lentil Stew With Spinach And Potatoes Recipes

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Lentil stew with spinach and potatoes is a hearty and flavorful dish that is easy to make and packed with nutrients. It is perfect for a cold night or a busy weeknight meal. Lentils are a good source of protein, fiber, and iron, and they are also very affordable. Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that is packed with vitamins and minerals, and potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates and potassium. This stew is also vegan and gluten-free, making it a great option for people with dietary restrictions.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LENTIL STEW WITH SPINACH AND POTATOES



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Reflecting the cuisines of Israel and the surrounding Mediterranean Middle Eastern countries, this meatless stew is seasoned with mint and lemon. Serve it with sesame seed rolls and a tomato and cucumber salad; have pistachio ice cream for dessert.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Leafy Green     Potato     Vegetarian     Spinach     Lentil     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 Servings; Can Be Doubled

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 cups canned vegetable broth
1 cup lentils, rinsed, picked over
8 ounces red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 lemon
6 ounces torn fresh spinach leaves (about 8 cups)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add vegetable broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add potatoes; cook uncovered until potatoes and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grate 1/2 teaspoon peel from lemon; squeeze enough juice from lemon to measure 2 tablespoons. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, spinach and cayenne to stew. Cover and simmer stew until spinach wilts and is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Mix in mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before serving.)
  • Spoon stew into large soup bowls. Sprinkle feta cheese over, if desired.

POTATO-LENTIL STEW



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Jam-packed with veggies, this main-dish soup equals a meal the whole family will love. Serve with a loaf of your favorite bread and dinner's done! -Krista Goodwin, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 teaspoons chili powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies
3-1/2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and carrots in oil for 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, garlic, cumin and oregano; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in broth and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 22 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, potatoes, beans, salt and pepper. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SPINACH LENTIL STEW



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When my children requested more vegetarian dishes, this chunky stew became a favorite. Red wine vinegar perks up the flavor and carrots add color. We like to ladle helpings over cooked rice. -Alice McEachern of Surrey, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups water
1 cup lentils, rinsed
4 teaspoons vegetable or chicken bouillon granules
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup chopped carrots
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water, lentils, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Add the carrots, tomatoes and spinach; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until lentils are tender. Stir in vinegar. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL STEW



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This is an excellent slow cooker recipe... Mix ingredients and let cook. Delicious! Spiced with cumin and coriander and flavored with tomato paste, this veggie-filled lentil stew will keep you warm for winter, and all year round! Good with a loaf of fresh-baked rustic bread! Vegetarian and vegan. Serve with a piece of bread for dipping.

Provided by CookingForDummies

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Soups and Stews     Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups water
2 ½ cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
2 cups dry lentils
5 small carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
½ (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

Steps:

  • Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.
  • Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

LENTIL STEW WITH SPINACH AND POTATOES



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This recipe makes a very hearty and healthy vegetarian main dish. It's based on a recipe I found in an old Bon Appetit magazine. The original recipe calls for a 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper as well which you can add if you like spice. Recipe can easily be doubled to serve 6-8. It freezes well too.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped (optional)
3 cups canned vegetable broth
1 cup lentils, rinsed, picked over
8 ounces red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 lemon
6 ounces torn fresh spinach leaves (about 8 cups) or 6 ounces fresh kale (about 8 cups)
3/4 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and stir 30 seconds. Add vegetable broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add potatoes; cook uncovered until potatoes and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grate 1/2 teaspoon peel from lemon; squeeze enough juice from lemon to measure 2 tablespoons. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, spinach, cumin, thyme, and cayenne to stew. Cover and simmer stew until spinach wilts and is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Mix in mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before serving.).
  • Spoon stew into large soup bowls. Sprinkle feta cheese over, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 47.9, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 7.3

LENTIL SWEET POTATO & SPINACH STEW



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Savor meatless Monday with this lentil sweet potato & spinach stew from Elle. Lentils provide a great source of protein and iron for vegetarians and vegans, and add so much body to this stew. The orange veggies add the perfect amount of sweet to balance the spice without a pinch of added sugar. This stew can be made ahead of time and frozen for convenient reheating.

Provided by donna.turner15

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 1.5 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups green lentils
4 cups vegetable broth (certified gluten-free if necessary)
1 cup water
1 yellow onion, cut in half
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 bay leaf
1 pinch saffron
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch sea salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 extra large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, food processed or 2 medium tomatoes, blended until almost smooth
fresh ground pepper
5 cups Baby Spinach, washed

Steps:

  • Combine the lentils, vegetable broth, water, onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf in a large soup pot or Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Rub saffron between your fingers and add to the pot, along with the turmeric. Stir, reduce the heat, add salt to taste, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, add the remaining ingredients except the spinach. Return to a simmer, cover and simmer an additional 25-30 minutes, until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove the onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf and salt/pepper to taste. Stir the spinach into the hot stew a 5-7 minutes before serving to allow it to wilt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 224.1, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 22.3, Sugar 7, Protein 18.4

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked lentils. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • If you don't have spinach on hand, you can substitute kale or Swiss chard.
  • For a heartier stew, add some cooked chicken or sausage.
  • Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or rice.
  • Leftover stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Lentil stew with spinach and potatoes is a delicious, hearty, and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this lentil stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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