Red Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 3 carrots, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 (14 ounce) canpetite diced tomatoes; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 8 cups water; 1 cup dried red lentils; 3 cups kale or 3 cups spinach, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons vinegar; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 (14 ounce) canpetite diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
8 cups water
1 cup dried red lentils
3 cups kale or 3 cups spinach, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt & pepper

1
Heat olive oil in large stockpot over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, carrots and celery and saute for 5 minutes or until onion is tender and fragrant.
3
Add garlic and saute for another minute.
4
Add bay leaf, italian seasoning, tomatoes, water and lentils.
5
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for approximately 45 minutes to an hour or until lentils are tender.
6
Just before serving, add vinegar and greens and cook just until greens wilt.
7
One could also add mushrooms, potatoes, green beans, etc to suit individual tastes.
8
Excellent served with crusty bread!

291

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 stalks celery, chopped, 3 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Red 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!

Red Lentil Stew

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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