Mediterranean

Spiced Tomato and Lentil Stew

40minEasyVeggieVeganDairy-freeNut-free

A vibrant and hearty Mediterranean-inspired stew featuring earthy brown lentils simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce with warm spices.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 200gcarrots
  • 150gonions (yellow)
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 15gginger

Pasta, Rice & Co

  • 300gbasmati rice

Extras

  • 250gbrown lentils
  • 800gcanned crushed tomatoes
  • 500mlvegetable stock
  • 5gground cumin
  • 3gground turmeric
  • 5gsmoked paprika

Instructions

  1. 1

    Finely dice the onions and carrots, and mince the garlic and ginger.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions and carrots for 8 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, ginger, and spices, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the lentils, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable stock.

  5. 5

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, cook the basmati rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

  7. 7

    Adjust seasoning with pepper and serve the stew warm over the rice.

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