Savor the warmth of our Vegan Lentil Mushroom Stew—a hearty blend of flavors perfect for cozy dinners. Try it today!
Author:Sophie
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:Serves approximately 6
Category:Main
Method:Simmering
Cuisine:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup dried green or brown lentils (rinsed)
8 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced)
1 large onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 carrots (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
1 cup chopped kale or spinach
1 diced potato
A splash of apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are browned.
Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and smoked paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaf; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
Stir in chopped kale or spinach along with diced potato; simmer for an additional five minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste before removing from heat. Let rest for ten minutes before serving.