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- Makes 6 cups
- Serving size: 1½ cups stew
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Puréed and whole cooked lentils give this vegan tomato-lentil stew recipe a hearty texture that’s satisfying enough for a main dish when served with steamed rice. Brown lentils work best because they hold their shape after cooking but are creamy enough to be blended into a smooth purée.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Sea salt and black pepper
- Snipped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large saucepan combine lentils and 3 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion, garlic, and ginger over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Stir in tomatoes, carrots, and curry powder. Cook 10 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Transfer half of the lentil mixture to a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Return pureed lentils to saucepan. Add 3 cups water and the tomato mixture. Cook 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1½ cups stew): 218 calories, 40.5 g carbohydrates, 13.5 g protein, 0.9 g total fat, 0.2 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 243 mg sodium, 8.9 g fiber, 6.5 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (6)
(4 from 5 votes)Like others, I added more seasonings. I also added zucchini because I had some to use up and it was a nice addition. I used broth instead of water and added only two cups for a thicker stew.
Excellent, easy, and very tasty. I use extra garlic and curry powder and a generous sprinkle of salt/pepper. I tend to find FOK recipes a little too conservative with the amount of spices they recommend, so I always increase it. Delicious!
Very disappointing. All other flavours added are drowned out by the tomato. It made a lot and now I have a lot of leftovers that no one in the family wants to see again.
I can't wait to try this. Thank you. I've pinned it.
I made this tonight and it was yummy. I added more curry powder, some cinnamon, and cardamom. I will definitely make this again.
Delicious! Make it regularly. Thank you for sharing.