Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Vegan Lentil Mushroom Stew, a perfect dish for cozy evenings or meal prep days. This hearty stew is brimming with protein-packed lentils and umami-rich mushrooms, delivering a satisfying plant-based meal that nourishes both body and soul. Easy to customize, you can add your favorite vegetables and spices to create a unique flavor profile tailored just for you. Wholesome and nutritious, this stew is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a delicious vegan comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Olive oil
- Tomato paste
- Dried thyme
- Smoked paprika
- Bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, chopped carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are browned (another 5 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste, dried thyme, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute.
- Add rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper; incorporate chopped kale or spinach if desired and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg