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One‑Pot Vegetable & Lentil Stew

One-Pot Vegetable & Lentil Stew for Cozy Nights In

This One-Pot Vegetable & Lentil Stew is a nourishing dish perfect for cold winter evenings, combining wholesome veggies and lentils in a flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Stew Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
Vegetables
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 2 medium Potatoes Cubed
  • 1 cup Green Beans Trimmed
  • 2 cups Spinach or Kale Chopped
Lentils
  • 1 cup Green or Brown Lentils Rinsed
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth Or chicken broth
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh or dried
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Removed before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Optional

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop all vegetables into even-sized pieces.
  2. Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and cube the potatoes.
  3. Trim the green beans and chop any leafy greens.
Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in chopped carrots and celery; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and add lentils; bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. After 30 minutes, add cubed potatoes, green beans, and leafy greens.
  8. Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed; serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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