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Hearty Lentil Stew with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Hearty Lentil Stew with Creamy Mashed Potatoes for Cozy Nights

A comforting Hearty Lentil Stew with Creamy Mashed Potatoes, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Plant-Based
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 1 Onion Diced.
  • 2 Garlic cloves Minced.
  • 2 Carrots Chopped.
  • 2 Celery stalks Chopped.
  • 1 cup Brown or Green Lentils Can substitute with red lentils.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can use regular paprika.
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes With their juices.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Can substitute with water.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley Chopped.
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2-3 Large Potatoes Peeled and chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Plant-Based Milk Or regular milk.
  • 2 tablespoons Dairy-Free Butter or Regular Butter Or olive oil.
  • Garlic Powder or Fresh Chives Optional.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Pot for boiling potatoes

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant and translucent, approximately 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add chopped carrots and chopped celery, stirring well. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in ground cumin, smoked paprika, and tomato paste, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add lentils, diced tomatoes with juices, bay leaf, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 30–35 minutes.
  6. Peel and chop potatoes. Boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
  7. Drain potatoes, return to pot, and add plant-based milk and butter. Mash until creamy, seasoning with salt.
  8. Remove bay leaf from stew, season with salt and pepper, and stir in fresh parsley. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the stew to sit overnight to deepen flavors. Use fresh herbs for variation.

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