Description
Juicy Cozy Vegan Lentil Mushroom Stew is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of comfort food. Bursting with rich flavors from sautéed mushrooms, tender lentils, and vibrant vegetables, this stew provides a delightful escape from the everyday hustle. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it combines nourishment with nostalgia in every bowl. Enjoy this plant-based delight that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also warms your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 cups diced mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil.
- Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery for about five minutes until softened.
- Add mushrooms and cook for an additional five minutes until browned.
- Stir in rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in spinach or kale until wilted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg