Stewed Lentils & Tomatoes(Barefoot Contessa) Recipe

Name: Stewed Lentils & Tomatoes(Barefoot Contessa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups large diced yellow onions (2 onions); 2 cups large diced carrots (3-4 carrots); 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tbls.); 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes; 1 cup french green lentil (7 ounces); 2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock); 2 teaspoons mild curry powder; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon good quality red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups large diced yellow onions (2 onions)
2 cups large diced carrots (3-4 carrots)
3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tbls.)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes
1 cup french green lentil (7 ounces)
2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
2 teaspoons mild curry powder
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon good quality red wine vinegar

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and carrots and cook over medium low heat for 8-10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
2
Meanwhile, place the canned tomatoes, including the juice, in the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped. Rinse and pick over the lentils to make sure there are no stones.
3
Add the tomatoes, lentils, broth, curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pan. Raise the heat to bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer covered for about 40 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Check occasionally to be sure the liquid is still simmering.
4
Remove from the heat and allow the lentils to sit covered for another 10 minutes. Add the vinegar. Season to taste and serve hot. Enjoy!

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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: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups large diced yellow onions (2 onions), 2 cups large diced carrots (3-4 carrots), 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tbls.), and more.

Yes, Stewed Lentils & Tomatoes(Barefoot Contessa) 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.

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Stewed Lentils & Tomatoes(Barefoot Contessa)

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