One-Pot Cumin-Spiced Lentil Stew

Name: One-Pot Cumin-Spiced Lentil Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown lentils; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 large, diced onion; 2, diced carrots; 2 stalks, diced celery; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups, chopped kale; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A hearty, budget-friendly stew with earthy lentils and warming spices, perfect for busy weeknights.

Cuisine: American

Category: Soups

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 cup dried brown lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
1 large, diced onion
2, diced carrots
2 stalks, diced celery
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups, chopped kale
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 2: Add 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced celery, and 2 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 cup rinsed lentils, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender and vegetables are cooked through.
Step 5: Discard the bay leaf, stir in 2 cups chopped kale, and cook for 3 minutes until wilted.