Description
A hearty and wholesome Lentil Stew with Mash – the perfect vegetarian comfort food for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dried lentils (green or brown), rinsed
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable stock
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
2 tbsp butter (or vegan substitute)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
2. Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, smoked paprika, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
3. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes). Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
4. Spoon mashed potatoes onto a plate and top with the lentil stew. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
Use green or brown lentils for texture.
Make it vegan by swapping butter and milk for plant-based versions.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil stew with mash, vegetarian comfort food, hearty ragout, meatless dinner