Spiced Lentil Stew with Potatoes

Name: Spiced Lentil Stew with Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 celery stalks; 1 large yukon gold potatoes; 1 small yellow onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 1 clove garlic; 1 1/2 cups green/brown lentils; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 4 to 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; ½ cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; salt; parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 servings
Calories
379 kcal

Spiced Lentil Stew with Potatoes

Iris Warren

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A warming lentil stew perfect for fall and winter that features potatoes and a blend of cinnamon, clove, and cardamom.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 celery stalks
1 large yukon gold potatoes
1 small yellow onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 cups green/brown lentils
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
4 to 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
½ cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste
parsley for topping

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Instructions

Rinse the celery and potato. Mince the celery and onion. Heat a large stock-pot to medium heat and add the olive oil followed by the onion and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion mixture has softened and is fragrant, 8 or so minutes.
While the onion mixture is cooking, dice the potato and mince the garlic. Stir in the potatoes and cook for another few minutes then finish with the garlic.
Rinse the lentils and add to the pot shortly after the garlic. Follow closely with the spices and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the lentils are just about tender; 25 or so minutes
Stir in the tomato, lemon zest, and juice. Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with minced parsley before serving.

Notes

Tips + Tricks: This stew is one that only gets better with age. I prefer to reheat the second day and serve over a piece of toast.
Stock up on the Pantry Items: Lentils, Spices, Potatoes
Nutrition: See the information.