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Smoky Lentil Stew
A hearty, comforting Mexican-inspired stew made with aromatic spices, smoky flavor, and nutritious lentils.
⏱45 min🍽6 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup red lentilsrinsed and drained
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tsp smoked paprikaadds smoky flavor
- ●1 tsp ground cuminadds earthy flavor
- ●1 tsp aromatic spice blendMexican-inspired spice mix
- ●1 can diced tomatoes14.5 oz
- ●4 cups vegetable brothlow sodium
- ●2 cups wateras needed
- ●to taste saltadjust seasoning
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add smoked paprika, cumin, and aromatic spice blend; cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and water.
- 5
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- 6
Season with salt to taste.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.