One-Pot Lentil and Vegetable Stew with Turmeric

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A hearty one-pot stew combining lentils, carrots, and potatoes with warming turmeric and garlic for a nourishing vegan meal. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs dry brown lentils, carrots, peeled and diced, russet potato, peeled and cubed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry brown lentils
• 2 medium (1 cup) carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 medium (1 cup) russet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground turmeric and 1/2 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup dry brown lentils, 2 diced medium carrots (1 cup), and 1 cubed medium russet potato (1 cup) to the pot. Stir to coat with the spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
6. Step 6: Remove the lid, stir, and simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the stew slightly.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.