Spiced Veggie Lentil Stew
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry red lentils
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 stalk celery
- 1/2 medium red or yellow onion
- 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 inch fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp sazón seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1 small sweet potato
- 3 cups low sodium veggie broth
Preparation
In a large sauce pan, add in celery and onions and sauté until onions are softened.
Add in green bell pepper, sweet potato, garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant then add spice mix except bay leaf.
Move spices around for a minute or until fragrant.
Add in lentils and crushed tomatoes. Stir together then add in veggie broth.
Bring mixture to a boil and add bay leaf.
Reduce to a simmer and cover. Allow to cook for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender, cooked through and thickened.
Remove from heat and stir before serving.
