Best 10 Vegetable Lentil Stew Recipes

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Vegetable lentil stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and legumes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create a delicious and satisfying vegetable lentil stew that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

SAMBAR (SPICY LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW)



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A spicy South Indian vegetable stew. Enjoy with rice, roti, or as a soup.

Provided by Sunaina

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 cups water, or more as needed
2 cups toor dal (pigeon peas)
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup peeled, chopped pumpkin
1 cup chopped okra
½ cup peas
½ cup sliced red radishes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
6 cloves garlic, sliced
4 dried red chile peppers
2 tablespoons dried curry leaves
1 tablespoon sambar powder
½ cup tamarind pulp
salt to taste
1 pinch red chile powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, toor dal, onion, tomato, pumpkin, okra, peas, and radishes in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until dal, pumpkin, and radishes start to soften, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds. Stir in garlic, red peppers, curry leaves, and sambar powder. Cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir seasoned oil mixture into the stew and cook until flavors combine, 25 to 30 minutes more. Stir in tamarind, salt, and red chile powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 108.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

LENTIL VEGETABLE STEW



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This is a great slow-cooking stew. I love to make it in the fall on cool days.-Chris Moyers, Felton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (48 ounces) tomato or vegetable juice
4 cups water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
3 medium carrots, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 medium zucchini, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine first 15 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender. Add additional water or tomato juice if necessary. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW



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Hearty lentil and vegetable stew ready in 1 hour. Perfect for a tasty dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups dried lentils (10 ounces), sorted and rinsed
3 cups water
2 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes (2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons vegetable or beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices (4 cups)
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat lentils and water to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until lentils are almost tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except zucchini and lemon. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in zucchini. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Serve stew with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1510 mg

ITALIAN LENTIL & VEGETABLE STEW (CROCK POT)



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This is an easy to make stew with NO-Meat and is made in a crock pot, cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Stew

Time 8h20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups dried lentils
3 cups water
1 1/4 lbs butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1 inch chunks
2 cups bottled marinara sauce (such as Classico)
8 ounces green beans, ends trimmed and beans cut in half (canned beans are fine)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large white potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix lentils and 3 cups water in a 3-quart or larger (slow-cooker) crock pot.
  • In a large bowl, mix together remaining ingredients EXCEPT olive oil; Place mixed ingredients on top of lentils in crock pot.
  • Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours until vegetables and lentils are tender; Stir in olive oil, Serve in soup plates or bowls; Pass the Parmesan cheese at the table.

LENTIL-VEGETABLE-KIELBASA SLOW COOKER STEW



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I adapted this from the "Fix-it and Forget-It Lightly" cookbook. The original recipe is great, but my carnivore husband suggested adding the kielbasa, which I did in the last hour of slow cooking. I also threw in extra veggies, both fresh and canned. This is one of those recipes you don't have to worry about measuring the veggies...in fact, add whatever you fancy!

Provided by CinLin

Categories     Stew

Time 10h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (try the kind with green peppers or onions or garlic already added)
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb dried lentils, rinsed and drained with any stones removed
1 large onion, chopped
4 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large red potatoes, cubed
1 (24 ounce) can turnip greens or 1 (24 ounce) can kale
1 lb light pre-cooked kielbasa, sliced (optional)
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine water, tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, red wine, basil, thyme, bay leaf, crush red peeper in slow cooker.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Add lentils, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, greens and kielbasa.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on low 10-12 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf, and serve with chopped basil, parsley, hot sauce or sour cream garnish (or any combination of these).
  • NOTE: I prefer to add the canned greens and kielbasa in the last hour of cooking, but if you don't have time for that, just throw everything together in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime!

CURRIED LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW



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This hearty meatless stew uses Progresso® Vegetable Classics lentil soup, edamame and fresh sweet potatoes. Edamame is the Japanese name for green, or unripened, soybeans. You'll find bags of frozen shelled edamame in the frozen vegetable section.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth
2 tablespoons Bisquick™ Gluten Free mix
2 cans (18 oz each) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics lentil soup
1/2 cup apple juice
3 cups 1-inch pieces peeled dark-orange sweet potatoes
1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green) soybeans or frozen sweet peas

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and curry powder; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Gradually whisk Bisquick into broth until well blended. Stir broth mixture, soup, apple juice, sweet potatoes and soybeans into saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

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

LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW



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My family loves lentil stew that we get at Aladdin's and we wanted to make our own at home. This can also be made in a slow cooker.If you like, you can add chicken or sausage, but lentils are a wonderful source of protein.

Provided by Teresa Bailey

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 c water
1 1/2 c lentils, dry
2 medium potatoes, pared, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp snipped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp instant beef bouillon or vegetable bouillion
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
3 large kale or swiss chard leaves, roughly chopped
lemon wedges
garnish with crumbled feta

Steps:

  • 1. Heat water and lentils to boiling in dutch oven.
  • 2. Reduce heat.
  • 3. Cover and cook until lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes.
  • 4. Stir in potatoes, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, bouillon, salt and cumin.
  • 5. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • 6. stir in kale or swiss chard.
  • 7. Cover and cook until chard is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • 8. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • 9. garnish with crumbled feta cheese.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your stew a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. A good stew should have a well-rounded flavor, so don't be afraid to add a variety of spices, such as cumin, coriander, paprika, and chili powder.
  • Cook the stew low and slow. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. A good stew should be cooked for at least 1 hour, but it can be cooked for longer if you have the time.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Vegetable lentil stew is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious vegetable lentil stew that your whole family will enjoy.

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