Best Red Lentil Vegetable Stew Recipes

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RED LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW



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Wonderful stew, can be a vegetarian meal on its own. Or you can add some diced or shredded smoked duck, if you like meat. The red lentils break down, and cause this to be like a really rich soup. If you need to stretch this out, you can serve it over white rice, to do a sort of "beans and rice" thing.

Provided by quotPink Eyedquot J

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup red lentil
1 carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups chicken stock
4 teaspoons ground cumin
3 -4 dashes TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (do not drain liquid)

Steps:

  • Sauté the carrots, onion, and celery in the olive oil until they start to caramelize a bit.
  • Add the garlic about a minute before the vegetables are finished sautéing.
  • Add the red lentils, and stir until mixed with the vegetables.
  • Add the stock, tomatoes and juice, cumin, and Tabasco, if using.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Simmer until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • If the liquid all evaporates and the lentils are not done, add a little water to keep the simmer going.

RED LENTIL VEGETABLE STEW



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Marag dal is a popular Arabian Gulf stew that's typically made with red lentils, potatoes, and spices. Martha's version is even heartier, thanks to the addition of butternut squash, sweet onion, chickpeas, and kale.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Butternut Squash Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup red split lentils, well rinsed and drained
6 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium vegetable stock
2 cups cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained, if using canned)
2 cups chopped curly kale
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup strained yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for garnish
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the stew: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, garlic, squash, turmeric, lentils, and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is almost tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir in chickpeas and kale and simmer until kale is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the yogurt-herb sauce: Stir to combine yogurt, parsley, and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle stew into a serving bowl and serve dolloped with yogurt sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

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