Description
Warm up with this Hearty Lentil Stew & Creamy Mashed Potato Bowl, a cozy dish perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Your favorite herbs (e.g., thyme, bay leaves)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed lentils, carrots, and celery; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and herbs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until lentils are tender (approximately 25 minutes).
- Meanwhile, boil cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Mash the potatoes with butter, cream (or milk), salt, and pepper until smooth.
Notes
- This meal is perfect for family gatherings or a delightful dinner with friends.
- Adjust herbs and seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg