Best 9 Red Lentil And Vegetable Stew Recipes

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Red lentil and vegetable stew is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. This versatile stew can be made with a variety of vegetables, so you can customize it to your liking. It is also a relatively quick and easy dish to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With its vibrant color, delicious flavor, and nutritional value, red lentil and vegetable stew is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RED LENTIL VEGETABLE STEW



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Marag dal is a popular Arabian Gulf stew that's typically made with red lentils, potatoes, and spices. Martha's version is even heartier, thanks to the addition of butternut squash, sweet onion, chickpeas, and kale.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Butternut Squash Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup red split lentils, well rinsed and drained
6 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium vegetable stock
2 cups cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained, if using canned)
2 cups chopped curly kale
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup strained yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for garnish
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the stew: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, garlic, squash, turmeric, lentils, and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is almost tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir in chickpeas and kale and simmer until kale is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the yogurt-herb sauce: Stir to combine yogurt, parsley, and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle stew into a serving bowl and serve dolloped with yogurt sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

RED LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW



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Wonderful stew, can be a vegetarian meal on its own. Or you can add some diced or shredded smoked duck, if you like meat. The red lentils break down, and cause this to be like a really rich soup. If you need to stretch this out, you can serve it over white rice, to do a sort of "beans and rice" thing.

Provided by quotPink Eyedquot J

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup red lentil
1 carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups chicken stock
4 teaspoons ground cumin
3 -4 dashes TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (do not drain liquid)

Steps:

  • Sauté the carrots, onion, and celery in the olive oil until they start to caramelize a bit.
  • Add the garlic about a minute before the vegetables are finished sautéing.
  • Add the red lentils, and stir until mixed with the vegetables.
  • Add the stock, tomatoes and juice, cumin, and Tabasco, if using.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Simmer until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • If the liquid all evaporates and the lentils are not done, add a little water to keep the simmer going.

VEGETABLE LENTIL STEW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium eggplant, peeled and chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cumin
2 cups dried lentils, picked over for stones
1/2 cup red wine
1 20 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 20 ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped with juices reserved
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
2 cans kidney beans, black beans or white beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot, heat oil and cook onions until tender. Stir in green, red peppers and carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in eggplant and zucchini. Add all the spices and toss to coat. Stir in the lentils. Add the wine, tomatoes, oregano and basil. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour. If more liquid is needed, add 1 cup of water. Stir the stew occasionally. When lentils are tender, stir in the beans. Cook for another 20 minutes. Season to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley.

CREAMY LENTIL STEW



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Give lentil soup a refreshing twist with red, pink, or yellow varieties. After a simmer with garlic, ginger, thyme, and cinnamon, blend a third of the stew and pour it back in along with some coconut milk to to add body and richness.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice
2 celery stalks, peeled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 3 cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
3 thyme sprigs
1 tablespoon curry powder, such as Madras
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 cup dried red, pink, or yellow lentils
1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth or water
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
Chopped cilantro and/or scallions, for serving
Poached or fried eggs, for serving (optional)
Plain yogurt, chopped roasted pistachios, and/or extra-virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small pot or large saucepan over medium heat. When foam subsides, add onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are beginning to soften but not developing any color, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, thyme, spices, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, lentils, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender and creamy, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove and discard thyme. Transfer about one-third of soup to a blender; purée until smooth. (Be careful blending the hot liquid: Remove feed cap from blender lid and cover with a kitchen towel to let steam escape; or pulse several times with an immersion blender directly in pot to partially purée.) Stir purée back into pot, with coconut milk and lemon juice. Serve with any combination of serving suggestions.

HEARTY RED LENTIL STEW



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This hearty red lentil stew is the first recipe I made with my new healthy diet. It was a hit! This is gluten free, and if you remove the white potatoes it can also be nightshade free.

Provided by Cassie

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Soups and Stews     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water, or to taste
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
½ pound red lentils, rinsed and drained
½ medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
4 small white potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
¼ pound watercress
¾ cup frozen peas, thawed
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups water, onions, garlic, and 2 bouillon cubes to a boil in a large pot. Add lentils, squash, carrots, white potatoes, and sweet potatoes. If the majority of food is not covered in water, add more water and the corresponding amount of bouillon. Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Add celery and simmer for 5 minutes. Add watercress, peas, dill, and soy sauce. Mash some of the potatoes and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 73.6 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 280.4 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CURRIED RED-LENTIL STEW WITH VEGETABLES



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Categories     Blender     Garlic     Ginger     Leafy Green     Herb     Onion     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 (2- by 1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, quartered
5 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
5 1/3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed
3 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped trimmed spinach leaves (3 ounces)
1 cup frozen peas (not thawed)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
Accompaniments: basmati rice; basmati rice; roasted cauliflower fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, purée ginger, garlic, and 1/3 cup water in a blender. Add purée to golden onion and cook, stirring, until water is evaporated and oil visibly separates from onion mixture, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder, turmeric, and cumin and cook over low heat, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in lentils and remaining 5 cups water and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Add carrots and remaining teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and lentils have broken down into a coarse purée, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and peas and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season stew with salt and pepper. If necessary, add enough water to thin stew so that it can easily be ladled over rice.
  • Just before serving, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook cumin seeds and red-pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, 30 to 45 seconds (be careful not to burn spices). Pour hot spice oil in a swirl over stew.

VEGETABLE LENTIL STEW



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This delicious stew is nothing but good for you! The chunky mixture, seasoned with chili powder and cumin, is chock-full of hearty beans, lentils and other veggies. Steaming bowls of it make a warm and satisfying supper. -Vi Toews, Bluffton, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups reduced-sodium V8 or tomato juice
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
TOPPING:
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 15 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender. , Stir in spinach; heat through. Combine topping ingredients; dollop about 1 tablespoon on each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW



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This is a great recipe for toddlers, especially if you are vegetarian or have a baby who is not fussed on eating meat. My grandson refuses to chew meat (now aged 19 mths) so we are always looking for ways to make sure he gets an adequate diet. These simple ingredients cook up easily and the recipe makes at least 10 servings and is good to freeze.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 10 serves, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 garlic clove
1 potato, large peeled and diced
2 carrots, scaped and diced
2 celery ribs, washed and diced. I peeled the outside strings off
225 g red lentils, washed
400 g canned tomatoes
10 ml tomato puree
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
600 ml vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Heat oil and fry onions and garlic until softened but not browned.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and lentils. Stir to coat the vegetables with oil.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato puree, herbs and vegetable stock.
  • Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 40 - 45 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are very tender. You might need to add some water at this stage if the stew seems to be too thick.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Mash the lentils and vegetables.
  • Ready to serve.
  • Freeze in portions what is not going to be used within 2 -3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 69.5, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 6.7

VEGAN RED LENTIL STEW



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This is a vegan red lentil stew recipe, flavored with loads of lemon juice and garlic.

Provided by Delicious Plants

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Soups and Stews     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
2 cups green peas
1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 leaves Swiss chard, shredded
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 medium lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Place 4 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add peas, reduce heat to low, and cook, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove peas with a slotted spoon. Reserve broth in the pot.
  • Add lentils to the broth; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil to melt. Add potatoes, carrots, and bell pepper, and saute until soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Once lentils have finished cooking, add the potato mixture, cooked peas, Swiss chard, garlic, salt, nutmeg, and pepper to the pot. Squeeze in lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 20.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 541.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Soak the lentils: Soaking the lentils for at least 30 minutes before cooking helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them more digestible.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add or substitute any vegetables that you like.
  • Make it a complete meal: Serve the stew with a side of bread, rice, or quinoa to make it a complete meal.
  • Add some spice: If you like your food spicy, add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the stew.
  • Freeze the leftovers: The stew can be frozen for up to 3 months. Simply reheat it over medium heat when you're ready to serve.

Conclusion:

This red lentil and vegetable stew is a healthy, hearty, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this stew a try.

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