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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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
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
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
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
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
Categories Blender Garlic Ginger Leafy Green Herb Onion Vegetable Vegetarian Vegan Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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