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Italian Lentil Stew
A hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired stew made with red lentils, aromatic vegetables, and smoky spices.
⏱55 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup red lentilsrinsed and drained
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 medium carrotchopped
- ●2 stalks celerychopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pastecanned
- ●1 teaspoon dried oreganosmoked
- ●1 teaspoon dried basilfresh
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
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Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the rinsed lentils, tomato paste, smoked oregano, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add 4 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crusty bread on the side.