Description
Vegan Lentil Mushroom Stew is a warm, comforting dish that brings together the earthy flavors of lentils and mushrooms, creating a deliciously hearty meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. Chop onions, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add carrots and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms release moisture (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in lentils and diced tomatoes with juice; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg