Vegan Lentil Stew

A hearty and healthy vegan lentil stew full of vegetables and spices that is great for saving money and reducing waste.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Run cold water over the lentils several times to clean them

Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Toss in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery

For about 5 minutes, or until softened, saut

Garlic powder, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper should all be added

Go on and cook for two more minutes

Tomato dice, lentils, and vegetable broth should all be added

Bring up the temperature

Turn down the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft

Check the seasoning and make changes if needed

Serve hot, with fresh herbs on top if you want

Have fun!