Slow-Cooked Lentil and Spinach Stew

Name: Slow-Cooked Lentil and Spinach Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 255 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup, rinsed brown lentils; 1 medium, finely chopped onion; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 4 cups, packed spinach; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 medium, diced carrots; 1 tsp dried thyme

A hearty, nutrient-packed stew simmered slowly with lentils and fresh spinach, creating a deeply savory bowl that’s perfect for cool evenings.

Cuisine: American

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 240 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 cup, rinsed brown lentils
1 medium, finely chopped onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
4 cups, packed spinach
4 cups vegetable broth
2 medium, diced carrots
1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 1 cup rinsed brown lentils, 1 medium finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 4 cups packed spinach, 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 diced medium carrots, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring once halfway through, until lentils are tender and carrots are soft.
Step 3: Remove lid and let stew rest for 5 minutes. Stir gently to distribute spinach before serving.