Vegetarian Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, chopped, or 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds or 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 pound lentils; 6 cups water; 6 plum tomatoes, chopped; 3 zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds; Chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, chopped, or 2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard seeds or 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pound lentils
6 cups water
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds
Chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, garlic and ginger and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Mix in cumin and mustard and stir 2 minutes.
4
Add next 4 ingredients; bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes or less (Can be prepared 3 days ahead.
6
Cover and refrigerate.
7
Bring to simmer over medium heat, adding more water as necessary to thin to desired consistency, before serving.
8
)Top with cilantro.

381

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian 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.

Vegetarian Lentil Stew

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