Hearty Lentil Mushroom Stew
A comforting and nourishing meal packed with earthy lentils and mushrooms, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils (green or brown)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add carrots and celery; cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in mushrooms, lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm.
Notes
Rinse lentils before adding them to the stew to remove any debris. For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of coconut milk just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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