Description
A hearty and nutritious red lentil stew packed with vegetables and flavored with nutritional yeast and balsamic vinegar, perfect for a comforting vegan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 small russet potato
- 1-2 stalks of celery, sliced
- 4-5 crimini mushrooms, quartered or sliced
- 1-2 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup red lentils, uncooked
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 5-6 kale leaves, de-stemmed and chopped
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- Broccoli, cauliflower, peas, cabbage, kohlrabi, corn, beans
- Smoked paprika
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in a deep skillet or medium/large pot. Add diced onion, chopped garlic, potato, celery, mushrooms, and carrots. Saute for 2-3 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Add Lentils and Broth: Stir in red lentils, vegetable broth, chopped tomato, and kale leaves. Ensure the liquid covers the lentils and vegetables by about half an inch; add water if necessary. Bring to a gentle boil for 1-2 minutes.
- Simmer Stew: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer undisturbed for 30-40 minutes until lentils and tomatoes break down and vegetables are tender but intact. Alternatively, cook in a slow cooker on low heat for 4 hours.
- Season and Serve: Stir in nutritional yeast, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to taste. Add any fresh herbs or spices if desired. Serve the stew hot with toasted bread, crackers, or a side salad. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the consistency by chopping vegetables to preferred size.
- Add extra broth for a thinner stew, turning it into a hearty soup.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and burning.
- Substitute any leafy greens you prefer for kale.
- Optional vegetables and spices can be customized to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
