Spiced Veggie Lentil Stew
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry red lentils, rinsed well
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed well
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1/2 medium red/yellow onion, diced
- 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 inch fresh ginger minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp sazón seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tsp sugar (optional; helps to cut the acid from the tomatoes)
- 1 small diced 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
