Portobello And Basil Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Portobello And Basil Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 small red onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 c. diced portobello mushrooms; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. white pepper; 6 c. chicken stock or vegetable stock; 6 oz. tomato paste; 1 1/2 c. red lentils or regular lentils; 1 bunch basil, coarsely chopped (reserve a few leaves for garnish); 1/3 c. dry sherry (can add water/broth)

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 c. diced portobello mushrooms
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
6 c. chicken stock or vegetable stock
6 oz. tomato paste
1 1/2 c. red lentils or regular lentils
1 bunch basil, coarsely chopped (reserve a few leaves for garnish)
1/3 c. dry sherry (can add water/broth)

1
First, heat the olive oil in a large soup pot and saute the onion, garlic, mushrooms, green pepper, salt and white pepper together until the mushrooms are tender.
2
(This should take about 5 minutes.)
3
Add the chicken or vegetable stock and tomato paste to the soup pot and mix well until the tomato paste is completely blended into the stock.
4
Stir in the red lentils and bring to a boil.
5
Then lower the heat, cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the basil and simmer with the pot covered 15 minutes longer.
7
Add extra salt and pepper to taste.
8
Serve the stew in individual bowls and float 1 tablespoon of dry sherry on top of each bowl.
9
Garnish the bowls with the remaining basil leaves and serve hot.

894

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

129

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 small red onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 c. diced portobello mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Portobello And Basil Lentil Stew 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Portobello And Basil Lentil Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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