Smoky Red Lentil Stew

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5.0

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    342 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Smoky Red Lentil Stew

Smoky Red Lentil Stew is the perfect weeknight meal. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also packed with protein with a smoky kick from smoked paprika.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 talks celery, diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 cups dried red lentils
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (if the stew feels too thick after cooked, you can add additional broth or water to loosen it up to your preference)
  • 1 cup greens of choice (kale, spinach, broccoli, Swiss chard), chopped
  • Optional toppings: greek yogurt sour cream, chives, green onions, hot sauce.
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in large stock pot over low/medium heat. Sauté onions for 4 minutes. Add celery and shiitakes and sauté an additional 3 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender. Add garlic, 1 tsp salt, and carrots and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Add the balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are soft.
  3. Add the greens of choice and 1 tsp salt. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until fork tender.
  4. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 1773mg (74%) Potassium 992mg (28%) Fiber 22g (88%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 8897IU (178%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 1773mg 74%
Potassium 992mg 21%
Fiber 22g 88%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 8897IU 178%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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