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
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tsp sugar - optional
- 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
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