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a lentil potato stew in a big pot
Simon Deane

Easy Lentil Potato Stew

An easy lentil potato stew that is full of flavour. This recipe is hearty and satisfying, light on calories with plenty of protein per portion
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 large bowls
Calories: 311
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1,500 ml litre vegetable stock (6 cups)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 sticks celery chopped
  • 240 g chopped carrots peeled
  • 600 g potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 250 g dried green lentils
  • 1 red pepper deseeded and chopped
  • 120 g chopped mushrooms
  • 100 g kale stripped from stalks and chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten free use a GF variety)

Method
 

  1. In a large casserole pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over the hob and add the carrots, celery and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes stirring regularly so nothing sticks to the pot
  2. Add the garlic, stirring and cooking for another minute or so
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and 1 litre of vegetable stock along with another 500ml of water
  4. Add the potatoes, lentils, pepper and mushrooms to the pot
  5. Add the bay leaves, dried herbs, smoked paprika and soya sauce/tamari
  6. Stir everything in and bring to a boil. Bring down to a gentle simmer, cover with the lid, and cook for around 25 minutes, stirring regularly
  7. Add the chopped kale and cover again with the lid in order for the kale to wilt faster. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the kale has wilted and then the stew is ready to serve
  8. Serve in large bowls, with a little slat to taste and some fresh black pepper if desired

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 15gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1388mgPotassium: 1217mgFiber: 19gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 9925IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 5mg
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