Spiced Dingo-Inspired Lentil Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A hearty, warming lentil stew packed with root vegetables and fragrant spices, inspired by the rugged habitat of dingoes. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs brown lentils, carrot, parsnip for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 rinsed brown lentils
• 2 medium diced carrot
• 1 medium diced parsnip
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 1 large diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 diced celery stalks, 2 diced medium carrots, and 1 diced medium parsnip. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until vegetables soften and onions are translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup rinsed brown lentils, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices, and 4 cups vegetable broth. Season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils and vegetables are tender and stew thickens.
5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle stew into bowls and garnish each with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.