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French-Style Lentil Stew
A hearty and flavorful French-inspired lentil stew, perfect for a cold winter's night.
⏱45 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup kissed lentilsany variety of brown or green lentils work well
- ●4 cups indian vegetable brothhomemade or store-bought broth works well
- ●2 tablespoons daladds a rich, creamy texture and flavor
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 medium carrotchopped
- ●2 stalks celerychopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pasteadds depth and richness
- ●1 teaspoon thymedried
- ●2 bay leavesfresh or dried
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the lentils, broth, dal, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 5
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
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Note: You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker. Simply brown the vegetables in a pan, then transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.