One-Pot Vegan Lentil Stew

Cozy, hearty, and made in just one pot. This One-Pot Vegan Lentil Stew is packed with plant-based protein, budget-friendly ingredients, and big comforting flavor. Perfect for meal prep, chilly evenings, and easy weeknight dinners.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 small onions (150 grams)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 celery stalks (110 grams)
• 2 carrots (250 grams)
• 2 bay leaves
• salt, pepper
• 1 tsp thyme (dried)
• 200 grams dry lentils (green or brown)
• 2 potatoes (400 grams)
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 5 cups of water

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Dice the vegetables: onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes....: Dice the vegetables: onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes. Mince the garlic. Boil 5 cups of water, add a stock cube, and cook for 1 minute until dissolved. Keep warm.
2. 2Heat a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven,...: Heat a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven, add olive oil, and diced onions. Let it sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
3. 3Add diced carrots, celery, minced garlic, and bay...: Add diced carrots, celery, minced garlic, and bay leaves. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Sauté for another 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables soften. Stir in dried thyme until fragrant, then add the dried lentils and diced potatoes. Mix to combine with the rest of the vegetables.
4. 4Pour in the vegetable stock, adjust the seasoning,...: Pour in the vegetable stock, adjust the seasoning, and let cook for about 40 minutes, until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
5. 5Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley...: Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a dollop of vegan sour cream.