Description
Warm up your evenings with this comforting Vegan Lentil Mushroom Stew, a perfect blend of earthy lentils and rich mushrooms. This hearty dish is not only nourishing but also easy to prepare, making it ideal for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Each spoonful wraps you in warmth, inviting laughter and good company around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, diced
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chopped carrots and celery; sauté until softened (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed lentils, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover the pot and simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally.
- Remove bay leaf before serving. Enjoy your stew garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg