Hearty Vegetable & Lentil Stove-Top Stew

Ingredients

- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon mixed herbs (such as thyme and rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon spices (such as paprika and cumin)
- 6 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

1. Preparation:
- Gather all ingredients.
- Chop the potatoes, tomatoes, and cauliflower as directed.

2. Cook Lentils:
- In a large pot over medium heat, pour in the vegetable broth.
- Add the lentils and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for approximately PT10M (10 minutes) until the lentils begin to soften.

3. Add Vegetables:
- To the simmering lentils, add the diced potatoes, cauliflower florets, white beans, and corn.
- Stir all ingredients to ensure even cooking.

4. Season the Stew:
- Sprinkle in the kosher salt, mixed herbs, and spices.
- Stir well to distribute the seasoning.

5. Simmer the Stew:
- Cover the pot again and let the stew simmer gently for PT30M (30 minutes), occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.

6. Add Tomatoes:
- Five minutes before completing the cooking, add the chopped tomatoes to the stew.
- Stir and allow the flavors to meld for the remaining cooking time.

7. Final Touches:
- Check for seasoning and adjust salt or spices if necessary.
- Once all vegetables are tender and flavors have melded, remove from heat.

8. Serve:
- Ladle the hot stew into bowls.
- Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped herbs before serving.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Vegetable stew, Lentil stew, Plant-based dinner, Stove-top vegetables, Hearty vegan stew, Quick dinner recipe, Kosher dinner, Healthy comfort food, Family-friendly meal, Gluten-free stew

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

800 calories

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