Lentil Stew
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
5
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
30
minutesIngredients
1 tbsp 1 olive oil
1/3 cup 1/3 onion, diced
3 3 large carrots, diced
1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 dry lentils
1/2-1 cup 1/2-1 diced small russet potato
3 oz 3 tomato paste
2 2 chicken bullion cubes
7 cups 7 water
1/2 tbsp 1/2 salt
1 tsp 1 pepper
1 tsp 1 onion powder
1 tsp 1 garlic powder
1 tsp 1 Italian seasoning
1 cup 1 fresh spinach, chopped
Optional: fresh Parmesan cheese for the end
Directions
- Look through remove any imperfect lentils, rinse the lentils in cold water using a mesh strainer. Set to the side.
- To a large pot on the stove over medium heat, add in the olive oil, once hot add in the carrots and onion let cook for 3-4 minutes. Now add in the remaining ingredients except for the fresh spinach. Stir well. Bring up to a boil then turn the heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Once tender stir in the fresh spinach let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Optional: top with fresh Parmesan cheese. Enjoy
