Simmered Haroset-Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A warming lentil stew infused with traditional Passover spices and vegetables, offering a hearty and symbolic meal. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs brown lentils, carrot, diced, celery stalk, diced 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 a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 brown lentils
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup brown lentils under cold water and set aside. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium chopped onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground allspice, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add the rinsed lentils and 4 cups vegetable broth, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm as a Passover-friendly stew.