Vegetarian Lentil Stew

Vegetarian Lentil Stew

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hrs
  • Servings: 6

    • Ingredients

  • 2teaspoonsvegetable oil
  • 1cupchopped onion( , about 2 medium)
  • 1clovegarlic, finely chopped
  • 3cupswater
  • 2cupscoarsely chopped potatoes( , about 2 medium)
  • 1cupdried lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 1/4 cupchopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoonground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoonpepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonground mace
  • 8ouncesfresh mushrooms, cut in half
  • 1 (28ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained

    • Directions

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Saute onions and garlic in oil.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients; break up tomatoes.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.

    • Reviews

  • “This was unusual in that it wasn’t a heavy tomato base, which is what I like and am used to.However, I had 3 bowls and it was delicious, almost “rustic” and, as usual, tasted even better the next day. I served this with a loaf of Tuscan bread and spinach salad. Perfect!”

  • “What a great stew! I didn’t have mace and didn’t know what it was. It wasn’t hard to make and everyone loved it! Thanks for posting this recipe!”

  • “This is real comfort food. Didn’t have mace, never cooked with it before, so I improvised threw in turmeric, chilli powder and ginger as well the cumin. Also added green beans for a bit of colour. Will definitely cook again.”

  • “Hi Dancer^ I made this for dinner and my husband loved it, little did he know its was healthy. lolThe smell just filled the house..grate recipe thanks.”

  • “Very yummy!I added carrots to give it a little more color and a little more vitamins!:)After I made it the first time, I noticed it tasted better the second day.So, this time, I made it in the morning and let the flavors mingle all day.Yummy!”

  • “Great hearty meal!I did make a couple of changes.I used 1 cup of water and 2 cups of vegetable broth.I used more like 1.5 cups of lentils.I added 2 diced carrots and 1 diced parsnip.VERY tasty, hearty and was gobbled up by the vegetarians and non-veg. in the family!THIS IS A KEEPER!”

  • “Good recipe, but it was just to bland for me. Needed a lot more salt and some other spices that I just couldn’t get put my finger on. The carrots and other veggies are definately a good idea. It was simple to throw together though – with things I usually have around the house which is surely a plus.”

  • “delightful!My daughter said “WOW! mom this is Pretty Amazing”I am not a vegetarian but try to cook accordingly for her. I did not have mushrooms unfortunately, and added 2c each of carrot and squash.As well we like spicyish so i more than doubled the mace and cumin, and added 2t blackened seasoning. after slowly simmering itmost of the day,I thickened it a bit with some cornstarch because I had also made beef stew for the rest of the family.Though, they (and I)would have been very content with your recipe.It was a hit and I will make it again!Thank you for your recipe.PS you have a few others I will be trying!”

  • “the best veggie stew ever. i used sliced cremini mushrooms and i added 2 carrots cut into coins and about a cup of chopped celery. i also added dumplings at the end. amazing!”

  • “I liked this one a lot and feel it will be a great starting point for many meals to come.Though I am a lentil lover, the highlight of this dish for me were the the meaty mushrooms. Next time I will probably add the potatoes a bit later as they were a little mushy by the time the lentils were tender. Additional seasoning would also add a stronger dimension. Thanks.”

  • “i also added chili pwd and carrots and corn and spinich ( i wanted it really vegetably) it was very good but lacked a little flavor i added more of the spices and it definatley needed more tomatoes so i mixed some salsa into my portion wich was then delicious. i served it with vegan stove-top cornbread recipe #189099 and the two complimented each other perfectly both better together than seperate. it was a hit though and i did serve it the next day as others have recommended. thanks for a great recipe”

  • “Absolutley delicious!I added about a teaspooon of chili powder also.”

  • “this is a great one. added things like pumpkin and sweet potato plus added some chilli. couldn’t get mace but used nutmeg as it is like but not as pungent. very easy and nice.”

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