Spiced Veggie Lentil Stew
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed well
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon spice
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cup low sodium veggie broth
Preparation
In a large sauce pan, add in mushrooms and onions and sauté until onions are softened
Add in green bell pepper and spice mix except bay leaf
Combine and sauté until fragrant
Add in lentils, crushed tomatoes and dried 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 20 minutes or until lentils are tender and cooked through
Remove from heat and stir before serving