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This rich and hearty Smoked Lentil Winter Stew is the perfect remedy for the cold winter days. It’s healthy, made from simple ingredients, and freezer-friendly!
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Smoked Lentil Winter Stew
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

This rich and hearty Smoked Lentil Winter Stew is the perfect remedy for the cold winter days. It’s healthy, made from simple ingredients, and freezer-friendly!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 158 kcal
Author: Simple Fit Vegan
Ingredients
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots / approx. 2 medium sized carrots
  • 2 cups green lentils (uncooked)
  • 8 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (sub for water if oil-free)
  • 1 tbps agave or maple syrup
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 bunch scallions
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Caramelize garlic and onions, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add carrots and cook for 3 minutes.

  3. Add lentils, stock, and the seasoning. Bring to boil, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until lentils are cooked all the way through. Turn off heat.

  4. Add spinach and stir. Spinach will soften in about 5 minutes.
  5. Serve with brown rice, farro, or quinoa. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.
  6. Note: the stew will be chunky i.e. there won’t be much liquid. If you prefer your stew less
  7. chunky, add 1 additional cup of vegetable stock to the recipe.
Recipe Notes

7. Nutrition Information (per 1 cup of stew): Calories: 158 Fat: 1.8 g Saturated fat: 0.3 g Carbohydrates: 25.5 g Dietary Fiber: 12.3 g Sugar: 1.9 g Sodium: 11 mg Protein: 10.2 g