Name: Soul-Satisfying Golden Root & Lentil Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Hearty Home Cooking
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced; 2 parsnips, peeled and diced; 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 parsnips, peeled and diced
1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in minced garlic, diced sweet potato, and parsnips. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the root vegetables are soft. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh spinach or kale and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Ladle the hot stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy with crusty bread or a dollop of dairy-free sour cream, if desired.

Notes

For a thicker stew, mash a portion of the cooked vegetables against the side of the pot before serving. This stew tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prepping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Author: Cook Reel ™
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop Simmering
Cuisine: Hearty Home Cooking

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 0mg