Lentil Stew With Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Lentil Stew With Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (1 heaped cup) lentils, rinsed and picked over; 6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock; 1 medium onion, cut in half; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1 bay leaf; Pinch of saffron; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 20 sprigs cilantro, tied into a bunch; Salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 medium or 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 pound winter squash (such as pumpkin or butternut squash) or sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; Freshly ground pepper; 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 pound (1 heaped cup) lentils, rinsed and picked over
6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock
1 medium onion, cut in half
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 bay leaf
Pinch of saffron
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
20 sprigs cilantro, tied into a bunch
Salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium or 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 pound winter squash (such as pumpkin or butternut squash) or sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Freshly ground pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Combine the lentils, water or stock, onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Rub the saffron between your fingers and add to the pot, along with the turmeric and the cilantro.
4
Reduce the heat, add salt to taste, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
5
Remove the onion and garlic cloves from the pot, and add the remaining ingredients except the parsley.
6
Bring back to a simmer, cover and simmer 30 minutes or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
7
Discard the cilantro bundle, taste and adjust seasonings.
8
Just before serving, stir in the parsley.

836

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound (1 heaped cup) lentils, rinsed and picked over, 6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock, 1 medium onion, cut in half, 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Lentil Stew With Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil Stew With Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes

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