Lentil and vegetable stew recipe

Lentil and vegetable stew

81 ratings

Prep Time:15 mins

Cooking Time:45 mins

Serves:4 Adults

Cost:Low

A warm, satisfying dish. Ideal for colder days.

Ingredients

1 large onion
2 medium carrots
2 celery sticks
100g / 4oz. of mushrooms
2 small courgettes
1 tablespoon of oil
175g / 6oz. of red lentils
1 teaspoon of mixed herbs
600ml / 1 pint of low salt vegetable stock
2 tablespoons of tomato purée
Black pepper to taste

Method

Chop all the vegetables
Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook for five minutes
Add the carrots and celery, cook for two minutes
Stir in the lentils, herbs, stock, puree and pepper and bring to the boil
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are soft
Stir in the courgettes and mushrooms and cook for a further 10 minutes
Transfer to a casserole dish for serving

What you will need

Casserole dish
Chopping board
Chopping knife
Measuring jug(for liquids)
Saucepan
Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Try adding some red kidney beans for variety

"This meal is suitable for vegetarians"

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